Description

Ryszard Kapuściński offers a poignant and unflinching look at Poland during a tumultuous post-Stalinist era, a nation grappling with the vestiges of communism while teetering on the brink of modernity. Through vivid reportage and intimate portraits, he navigates the lives of ordinary people, from those in forgotten villages to itinerant laborers seeking work on collective farms. This collection delves into the complexities of a society in transition, exploring themes of migration, identity, and the enduring human spirit amidst political and social upheaval. Kapuściński's signature style, characterized by deep empathy and keen observation, brings to life the quiet struggles and profound resilience of a nation finding its way.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2019

128 pages

ISBN: 9780718192006

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Details

First Published

2017

Language

pol

Translation

From: pol

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Nobody Leaves by Ryszard Kapuscinski.

War/Trauma
Violence
Death/Grief