Her Tragic Fate (1899) - Henryk Sienkiewicz - Bog

Her Tragic Fate is a novel written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and published in 1899. The story is set in the 17th century in Poland and centers around the life of a young woman named Marysia, who is born into a wealthy noble family. Marysia is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also headstrong and stubborn, which often leads her into trouble.As the story progresses, Marysia falls in love with a young man named Stefan, who is a member of a rival noble family. Their love is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret. However, when Marysia's father discovers their affair, he forbids her from seeing Stefan and arranges for her to marry a wealthy but cruel man named Janusz.Marysia's life takes a tragic turn as she is forced to marry Janusz and endure his abusive behavior. She becomes increasingly isolated and depressed, and her health begins to deteriorate. Despite her suffering, Marysia remains loyal to Stefan and continues to hold onto the hope that they will one day be reunited.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of forbidden relationships. It also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of Poland during the 17th century. Overall, Her Tragic Fate is a gripping and emotional tale of a young woman's struggle to find happiness in a world that is determined to keep her apart from the one she loves.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.