Ironia Pozorów

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Łubieński, Maciej

Language:

Polish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ironia Pozorów" by Maciej Łubieński is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around themes of poverty, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly focusing on a young man grappling with a sudden opportunity that could alter his fate forever. The opening establishes a somber setting filled with contrasts between wealth and destitution, reflecting the broader societal conflicts of the time. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a tranquil yet dreary town gradually awakening to the light of day. We meet a young man who returns to a sparsely furnished attic, revealing his recently failed job search and his deep-rooted poverty. In the midst of his bleak existence, he discovers a lost wallet filled with a significant amount of money, triggering a moral struggle within him. Torn between the temptation to keep the wealth, which could provide a chance for a better life and the ethical dilemma of returning it to its rightful owner, he experiences a turbulent inner conflict that highlights his desperation, aspirations, and social commentary on the nature of wealth and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Michalina Makowska, Eve Sobol, and Julia Jezierska.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-06-01