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LoC No.: 21000492
Title: Kobiety (Women): A Novel of Polish Life
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Kobiety (Women): A Novel of Polish Life" by Zofia Nałkowska is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young woman's exploration of love, individuality, and the complexities of feminine existence in a changing Polish society. The protagonist, Janina, is depicted as a vibrant character who grapples with her emotions as she interacts with several influential male figures, particularly Janusz and Roslawski. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the lush, evocative imagery of nature, showcasing Janina in a moment of introspection amidst the forest. As she engages in playful banter with Janusz, the tension between their romantic undertones becomes palpable, revealing her conflicting feelings about love and independence. Janina expresses a desire to embrace life while simultaneously reflecting on her internal struggles and the expectations placed upon her as a woman. The dialogue skillfully foreshadows the interpersonal dynamics that will develop throughout the story, setting the stage for Janina's journey of self-discovery amid societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Nałkowska, Zofia, 1884-1954
EBook No.: 61618
Published: Mar 14, 2020
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Poland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21000492
Title: Kobiety (Women): A Novel of Polish Life
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Kobiety (Women): A Novel of Polish Life" by Zofia Nałkowska is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around a young woman's exploration of love, individuality, and the complexities of feminine existence in a changing Polish society. The protagonist, Janina, is depicted as a vibrant character who grapples with her emotions as she interacts with several influential male figures, particularly Janusz and Roslawski. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the lush, evocative imagery of nature, showcasing Janina in a moment of introspection amidst the forest. As she engages in playful banter with Janusz, the tension between their romantic undertones becomes palpable, revealing her conflicting feelings about love and independence. Janina expresses a desire to embrace life while simultaneously reflecting on her internal struggles and the expectations placed upon her as a woman. The dialogue skillfully foreshadows the interpersonal dynamics that will develop throughout the story, setting the stage for Janina's journey of self-discovery amid societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Nałkowska, Zofia, 1884-1954
EBook No.: 61618
Published: Mar 14, 2020
Downloads: 120
Language: English
Subject: Poland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.