Lalka

Lalka, Polish for "The Doll," is a novel by Bolesław Prus, a prominent figure in Polish literature during the Positivist period. Published in 1890, the novel offers a complex portrayal of Warsaw's social classes at the end of the 19th century. Prus, a journalist and writer, was known for his detailed observations and lively presentation, which made his novels effective in depicting contemporary life. Lalka is considered a major work of Realism in Polish literature, reflecting the practical approach and social commentary characteristic of the Positivist movement, which emerged as a reaction against Romanticism.12