A Letter from Poland - Sienkiewicz and Polish perceptions of Africa

In this week's Letter we take a look at an important influence on Polish perceptions of Africa, the work of the canonical writer Henryk Sienkiewicz. His novel for children "In Desert and Wilderness" is much discussed today - is its influence benign or pernicious? 

Heavenly Zanzibar. Did Sienkiewicz and his travelogue diaries inspire generations of Polish travellers and celebrities to visit the island?

Photo: Pixabay/aga2rk

Presented by Patrick Trompiz