«The Beginning» in Polish with a Parallel Translation

"The Beginning" is a novel by Eliza Orzeszkowa published in 1894. The book is partially autobiographical and tells the story of a young woman who leaves her hometown and moves to Warsaw, where she begins working at a local newspaper. The novel touches on the theme of fighting for freedom and equal opportunities in life, as well as exploring the issue of women's emancipation in the late 19th century.