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100 1 _aGnatowski, Jan,
_d1855-1925
245 1 0 _aNa śmierć, 1863
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-06
508 _aProduced by Jimmy O'Regan (Produced from images generously made available by CBN Polona http://www.polona.pl)
520 _a"Na śmierć" by Jan Gnatowski is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century, during a time of turmoil in Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of the Polish struggle against oppression. This emotional narrative explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the heavy burden of impending loss, as the characters grapple with the consequences of political repression and looming death sentences. The story evokes the depths of human emotion tied to hope and despair, resonating with readers who appreciate deep character studies against a historical backdrop. The novel follows a family in crisis as they endure the impending execution of Staś, the eldest son, whose fate weighs heavily on their hearts. Through the eyes of young Janek, who is torn between childhood innocence and the heavy realities surrounding him, we witness the grief and despair of his mother and the harsh societal conditions that lead to this unimaginable threat. The family is immersed in a world of clandestine meetings, whispered conversations, and a somber atmosphere of mourning, culminating in a profound spiritual struggle as they come to terms with their loss and the larger implications of their son’s sacrifice for the greater good. Ultimately, the narrative confronts the concepts of faith, resignation, and the eternal nature of sacrifice, as the family finds solace in their shared suffering and the belief in a greater purpose beyond their grief. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolish fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27178
999 _c68087
_d68087