“One of the greatest novels of the 19th century”

New screen adaptations of Bolesław Prus’ 1890 novel have revived debate around the Polish classic. With the release of two new, hotly debated screen adaptations of this 1890 Polish novel, a new generation is discovering the literary classic. Hailed by Kirkus Reviews as “ one of the greatest novels of the 19th century,” The Doll is a “richly detailed panoramic portrait of Warsaw under Russian domination” with its themes of unrequited love, nationalism, class division, and socioeconomic shifts still resonating with many. Buy The Doll from your local bookstore.