Rozmowa Pòlocha z Kaszëbą

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ceynowa, Florian, 1817-1881.

Language:

Kashubian

Polish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rozmowa Pòlocha z Kaszëbą" by Florian Stanisław Ceynowa is a dialogue-based book likely written in the mid-19th century. This work can be classified as a historical and cultural account exploring the identity and traditions of the Kashubian people, a distinct ethnic group in Poland. The text reflects on the Kaszubs' historical heritage, their connections to Poland, and insights into their way of life and belief systems. The book features a conversation between a Polish man (Póloch) and a Kashubian (Kaszëba), discussing their backgrounds, beliefs, and the values of their respective cultures. The Kashubian character elaborates on the roots and history of the Kashub people, touching on themes like ancestry, language, and their perceived relationship with divine and historical elements. Through this dialogue, Ceynowa presents a rich tapestry of Kashubian culture, emphasizing their unique identity while addressing broader issues of ethnicity and belonging in a changing world. The exchange reveals both shared experiences and distinct differences, creating a nuanced view of the Kashubians within the broader landscape of Polish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Zasoby Kaszubsko-Pomorskie/Nasze Kaszuby (http://www.naszekaszuby.pl), Project Rastko - Kashuby, Zoran Stefanovic, Jimmy O'Regan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-03-09