Read, listen, and learn Polish through timeless stories by Bolesław Prus, presented in a clear, minimalist, and interactive format.
Bilingual: Prus includes the complete collection of simplified short stories – Antek, Na wakacjach, Katarynka, and Cienie – each adapted for learners of Polish and paired with precise English translations.
Every paragraph comes with:
📖 Full English translation
📚 Word-by-word explanations and IPA pronunciation
🧩 Grammatical information and part of speech
💬 Cultural Context explaining historical and literary background
🎧 Real human narration, read by a native Polish speaker (not AI)
The app also includes a direct link to download a complete PDF file with the full content of the program – stories, vocabulary lists, exercises, and answers – for offline study and printing.
Key Features:
✔️ Full collection of simplified stories by Bolesław Prus
✔️ Real human audio recordings
✔️ Word-by-word translations with IPA
✔️ Grammar glossary and cultural context
✔️ Interactive exercises and vocabulary lists
✔️ Access to the full PDF version of the content
✔️ Clean, minimalist aesthetic – no ads, no clutter
✔️ Pay once – own forever. No subscriptions.
Created by Plain Publishing, a minimalist literary-language project that combines education, design, and technology for conscious readers.
Perfect for:
– learners of Polish as a foreign language
– teachers and language schools
– lovers of classic literature and Polish culture