Description
Set against the backdrop of late-nineteenth-century Warsaw, this intimate epic masterfully explores the social and political currents of a Europe on the brink of upheaval. At its heart is the story of Wokulski, a driven businessman whose ambition for aristocratic acceptance and passionate love for the unattainable Izabela propel him through a world of conflicting desires and societal pressures. Through a rich tapestry of characters, including the nostalgic clerk Rzecki and the forward-thinking scientist Ochocki, the novel offers a profound examination of love, social class, and the tragic fate of an individual caught between tradition and modernity. This timeless work is both a compelling love story and a sharp diagnosis of societal ills, rendered with a subtlety and scope that continues to resonate.
Available Editions
paperback
New York Review Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
706 pages
ISBN: 9781590173831
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Details
First Published
1890
Language
pol
Translation
From: pol
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Doll by Boleslaw Prus.