Description
A sweeping, emotionally charged portrait of Polish life, this novel follows the lives of people shaped by hardship, moral choice, and the shifting pressures of history. Through vivid scenes and sharply observed characters, it traces how everyday struggles—work, family bonds, and social conflict—collide with larger forces that test loyalty, dignity, and hope. The book explores themes of national identity, class tension, and the search for meaning in a world where violence and injustice can feel both sudden and inevitable. Written in Stefan Żeromski’s distinctive, lyrical yet incisive style, it blends social realism with a deeply human sensibility that lingers long after the final page.
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Published Jan 18, 2021
22 pages
ISBN: 9785042637254
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First Published
1905
Language
pol
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