Selected Polish Tales by Else C. M. Benecke et al.
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"Selected Polish Tales" by Else C. M. Benecke et al. is a collection of translated stories by various Polish authors, first published in the early 20th century. The work encapsulates a rich array of narratives, reflecting the diverse cultural and social atmospheres of Poland through the lens of its literature. The collection features notable writers such as Bolesław Prus and Władysław St. Reymont, offering insights into the Polish experience and the intricate
interplay of everyday life, patriotism, and identity. The opening of this collection introduces the story "The Outpost" by Bolesław Prus, detailing the rural landscape of Poland along the Bialka River. The story paints a vivid picture of the countryside, describing the hardships and simple joys of peasant life. Central to this part of the tale is Josef Slimak, a hardworking peasant who contemplates his modest life as he navigates familial responsibilities and agricultural challenges. As Slimak interacts with his family and environment, readers are drawn into his world, where his aspirations for a better life clash with the relentless realities of his laborious existence. This blend of beautiful prose and relatable struggles serves as an engaging introduction to both the character and the broader themes of Polish society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Benecke, Else C. M. (Else Cecilia Mendelssohn), 1873-1917 |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Kaden-Bandrowski, Juliusz, 1885-1944 |
| Contributor | Nałkowska, Zofia, 1884-1954 |
| Contributor | Prus, Bolesław, 1847-1912 |
| Contributor | Reymont, Władysław Stanisław, 1867-1925 |
| Contributor | Szymański, Adam, 1852-1916 |
| Contributor | Żeromski, Stefan, 1864-1925 |
| Translator | Busch, Marie, 1885-1958 |
| Title | Selected Polish Tales |
| Contents | The outpost / Bolesław Prus -- A pinch of salt / Adam Szymański -- Kowalski the carpenter / Adam Szymański -- Forebodings / Stefan Żeromski -- A Polish scene / Władysław St. Reymont -- Death / Władysław St. Reymont -- The sentence / J. Kaden-Bandrowski -- 'P.P.C.' / Mme. Rygier-Nałkowska. |
| Credits | Produced by Eric Eldred, Marvin A. Hodges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Polish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8378 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08378-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 573 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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