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A portrait of Polish society at the end of the 19th century and its "last Romantics", together with a faithful picture of Warsaw life in that period. Against this backdrop, accompanied by Mickiewicz's sonnets, the story of Wokulski's love for Izabela Łęcka unfolds. The diary of an old shop assistant, woven into the novel's narrative, deepens its perspective and helps shape the historical thread. The novel's main theme is social criticism, depicting the conflicts between different social classes and their impact on the life of the individual. Wokulski represents the new bourgeoisie, which comes into conflict with the decadent aristocracy.