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A Conversation with Neal Ascherson

The LRB Podcast

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Reflections on Poland's Liberation and Change

This chapter explores the speaker's reflections on their experiences visiting Poland during the late 1950s and the rise of the Solidarity Movement in the 1980s. It highlights the vibrant spirit of independence that emerged after Stalinist oppression, as well as the complexities of the social and political climate during that transformative period. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, the chapter illustrates the profound impact of these events on the speaker's understanding of Eastern European dynamics.

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