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The book reveals the little-known historical event of Operation Hyacinth, a brutal anti-gay initiative orchestrated by the Polish government in the 1980s. It explores the systematic targeting and punishment of queer individuals, shedding light on the societal and political climate of the time. Through personal stories and historical context, the narrative uncovers the impact of this program on the LGBTQ+ community in Poland, highlighting themes of oppression and resilience.
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Operation Hyacinth, Pawel Kurczab
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Operation Hyacinth
- Subtitle
- The Story of Forbidden Love
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Pawel Kurczab
- Publisher
- Riverdale Avenue Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9781626015609
- Series
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
- Description
- The book reveals the little-known historical event of Operation Hyacinth, a brutal anti-gay initiative orchestrated by the Polish government in the 1980s. It explores the systematic targeting and punishment of queer individuals, shedding light on the societal and political climate of the time. Through personal stories and historical context, the narrative uncovers the impact of this program on the LGBTQ+ community in Poland, highlighting themes of oppression and resilience.