Poland in the Rockies provides an introduction to Polish culture with lectures and films on the cultural history of Poland, on the significance of translation in the transmission of culture, and on Polish culture abroad.
Situated between East and West, populated by nations speaking a variety of languages and practicing a variety of faiths, Poland developed a unique culture. Despite the invasions and occupations that destroyed art, architecture and even a nation, Poland’s cultural heritage is being studied, reclaimed and restored. It is the heritage of more than just one people and ultimately so much more than just the sum of its parts.
The purpose of Poland in the Rockies is to introduce the subject and it is assumed that many participants will come with little familiarity with it. Professor Bill Johnson is returning once again to discuss Polish literature -- and what is lost, gained or altered through translation. Professor John Bukowczyk will join us this year to discuss Poles in America, how they perceive themselves and how they are represented in contemporary literature in America.