- “The Spies of Warsaw” by Alan Furst – This historical spy novel is set in Warsaw and Krakow during the years leading up to World War II, chronicling the activities of French military intelligence and Polish agents.
- “Shadow of the Sun” by Ryszard Kapuściński – A memoir by renowned Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuściński, this book provides a vivid account of his experiences as a foreign correspondent in various locations, including Krakow, during the second half of the 20th century.
- “Austeria” by Julian Stryjkowski – This novel is set in a small village near Krakow at the outbreak of World War I. It follows the lives of a diverse group of individuals seeking shelter in an inn (austeria) as war engulfs the region.
- “The Red and the White” by Andrzej Stasiuk – Set in Krakow’s Nowa Huta district during the final years of communism in Poland, this novel explores the lives of various characters and their struggles in a changing society.
- “The Last Supper” by Paweł Huelle – This novel tells the story of a man who grew up in Krakow’s historic Jewish quarter, Kazimierz, and later returns to the city in search of his family’s roots and memories.
- “The Krakow Trilogy” by Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz – This trilogy of historical novels, consisting of “Black Torrent,” “White Ravine,” and “Red Flood,” follows the fictional lives of prominent families and individuals in Krakow from the late 18th century through the early 20th century.
- “The Marriage of Anna” by Włodzimierz Odojewski – Set in postwar Krakow, this novel focuses on the life of Anna and her struggles with family, love, and personal identity in a changing society.
- “The Silent Touch of Shadows” by Andrzej Stasiuk – This atmospheric novel explores the shadowy underbelly of Krakow as seen through the eyes of a nameless narrator who encounters various intriguing characters.
- “Salt Mountain” by Mikołaj Łoziński – This historical fiction novel is set in 16th-century Krakow and tells the story of a young salt miner, Paweł, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy.
- “Beautiful Twentysomethings” by Marek Hłasko – Set in the 1950s during the post-Stalinist period in Poland, this novel offers a glimpse into the lives of young people in Krakow and their struggles with love, disillusionment, and political restrictions.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Krakow
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