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Moralność pani Dulskiej

work by Zapolska

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Moralność pani Dulskiej (1906), or "Mrs. Dulska's Morality," is a notable play by Polish writer Gabriela Zapolska. Zapolska was a prominent figure in the Naturalist school of literature.1

The play is described as a comedy-farce that critiques the hypocrisy of bourgeois values and morality through its central character, Mrs. Dulska, a domineering matriarch. Zapolska's work often focused on social criticism, particularly of the middle class, and she was known for her sharp dialogue and dramatic situations. The play stands out among Zapolska's other works, which included novels and melodramas.12

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