Menazerya ludzka by Gabriela Zapolska
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| Author | Zapolska, Gabriela, 1857-1921 |
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| Title | Menazerya ludzka |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Żabusia -- Koteczek -- Kozioł ofiarny -- Kundel -- Oślica -- Kukułka -- Lewek -- Małpa -- Szakale -- Papuzia -- Bydlę -- Gołąbki. |
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| Summary | "Menazerya ludzka" by Gabriela Zapolska is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a variety of characters, primarily focusing on Żabusia, a vibrant and cheerful woman whose innocence and charm radiate warmth within her family, along with her husband Rak and their daughter Nabuchodonozor. This exploration of domestic life juxtaposes the innocence of Żabusia with the darker undercurrents of adult relationships that seem to lurk just beneath the surface. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in the lively and playful world of Żabusia, who is portrayed as a carefree and loving mother and wife, embodying femininity and domestic bliss. As she engages in playful banter with her husband and daughter, her infectious laughter and frivolous antics create a façade of happiness. However, moments of introspection reveal deeper societal critiques on marriage and fidelity, particularly through her reflections on literature, such as her disapproval of Emma Bovary. This complex interplay of innocence, family dynamics, and the looming question of marital fidelity sets the stage for a narrative rich with social commentary woven throughout the domestic tapestry of Żabusia's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Polish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34635 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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