Her Tragic Fate (1899)

Her Tragic Fate is a novel written by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz and first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marynia, who is born into a poor family in rural Poland. Despite her difficult upbringing, Marynia is a bright and intelligent girl who dreams of a better life.As she grows older, Marynia falls in love with a wealthy landowner named Stas Tarkowski, who reciprocates her feelings. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Stas is already engaged to another woman, and Marynia's family disapproves of the match. Despite these obstacles, Marynia and Stas continue to see each other in secret.As the story unfolds, Marynia's life takes a tragic turn. She becomes pregnant with Stas's child, but he is unable to marry her due to his existing engagement. Marynia is forced to give up her baby and begins to spiral into a deep depression. She eventually dies of tuberculosis, leaving Stas to mourn her loss and reflect on the tragic consequences of their forbidden love.Her Tragic Fate is a poignant tale of love, loss, and social class in 19th century Poland. Sienkiewicz's vivid descriptions of the Polish countryside and his nuanced portrayal of the characters make this novel a timeless classic.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.