Zmichowska, Narcyza
The Heathen: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780875806846
- author:
- Zmichowska, Narcyza
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Heathen by Narcyza Żmichowska is a poignant tale of love, loss and redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Poland, this novel explores the complex relationships between women and the societal constraints that governed their lives. At its core, The Heathen is a story about two women who embody opposing forces: self-abnegation and sin, redemption and indulgence. Through the eyes of Benjamin, a young man torn between his love for these two women, we witness the devastating consequences of his choices. Ursula Phillips's crystalline English translation brings this powerful work to life, shedding light on the limitations placed on women during this period and the human cost of societal expectations. This novel is a profound meditation on the human experience, one that continues to resonate with readers today.
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