Project Gutenberg 2007-02-06 Public domain in the USA. 100 Orzeszkowa, Eliza 1842 1910 Orzeszkowa, E. (Eliza) Orzeszko, Eliza Curtin, Jeremiah 1835 1906 Argonauci. English The Argonauts Produced by Andrew Leader of www.polishwriting.net "The Argonauts" by Eliza Orzeszkowa is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives of the wealthy and complex characters, particularly focusing on Aloysius Darvid, a self-made millionaire, and the societal implications tied to wealth and duty. The book explores themes such as the conflict between industriousness and moral conduct, as well as the relational dynamics within a wealthy family structure. The opening of "The Argonauts" introduces Aloysius Darvid amidst the opulence of his mansion, illustrating his relentless pursuit of wealth and business as a means of building a legacy, all while grappling with the emotional distance from his family. Orzeszkowa's vivid descriptions of the luxurious environment reflect both the grandeur and the hollow veneer of success. As Darvid navigates his relationships, especially with his children and the societal expectations that accompany his wealth, we see a man torn between his ambitions and the strains it places on those closest to him. The introductory chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of personal and societal dilemmas surrounding wealth and duty, promising a compelling narrative that intertwines the fates of individuals with broader social themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Polish fiction -- Translations into English PG Text Category: Novels 570605 2025-07-08T13:45:02.576265 text/html 570426 2025-01-08T14:55:08.532318 text/html 282590 2025-07-08T13:45:10.448213 application/epub+zip 291463 2025-07-08T13:45:05.018303 application/epub+zip 286792 2025-07-08T13:45:03.882269 application/epub+zip 470760 2025-07-08T13:45:14.605203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444886 2025-07-08T13:45:09.732241 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412197 2022-09-09T15:13:52.610948 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523692 2025-07-08T13:45:02.143278 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 523557 2007-02-06T13:01:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18260 2025-07-08T13:45:14.730189 application/rdf+xml 10743 2025-07-08T13:45:04.370250 image/jpeg 3040 2025-07-08T13:45:04.126265 image/jpeg 199265 2007-02-06T13:01:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 277663 2025-07-08T13:45:02.619322 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia