WebJul 5, 2024 · Set in 19th-century Warsaw, this classic Polish realist novel centres around a story of obsessive love between aspiring arriviste Stanisław Wokulski and highborn Izabella Łęcka. Apart from providing a masterclass on storytelling, Prus paints a detailed and nuanced portrait of Polish society at the time, including not only the aristocracy and the … WebApr 1, 2024 · The renowned Polish poet Wioletta Grzegorzewska (by her full name)’s third novel came out early this year, courtesy of translator Eliza Marciniak and publisher …
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