Ironia Pozorów by Maciej Łubieński

"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.)

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Author Łubieński, Maciej
Title Ironia Pozorów
Credits Produced by Michalina Makowska, Eve Sobol, and Julia Jezierska.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Polish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 6000
Release Date
Last Update May 1, 2013
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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