Children of the Soil by Henryk Sienkiewicz

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Author Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916
Translator Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
Title Children of the Soil
Note Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Children of the Soil" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a novel written in the late 19th century. It delves into Polish life and societal dynamics, primarily focusing on its main character, Pan Stanislav Polanyetski, as he navigates family ties, financial obligations, and the intricacies of rural relationships. The narrative promises a blend of personal conflict and broader cultural insights, set against the backdrop of a changing Poland. The opening of the novel introduces Pan Stanislav returning to the village of Kremen after years abroad, evoking childhood memories and establishing a connection to his past. As he arrives, he encounters Panna Marynia Plavitski, the daughter of the estate's owner, and they engage in a tentative conversation laden with subtext regarding his visit's true purpose: to collect a debt from her father. This tension sets the stage for both a potential romantic connection and conflict, as Stanislav grapples with feelings for Marynia while confronting the financial demands on their relationship, suggesting a deeper exploration of familial duty versus personal desire moving forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Poland -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 44939
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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