«The Choosing of the Bride» in Polish with a Parallel Translation

"The Choosing of the Bride" is a short story by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, published in 1818. The main character is a young man named Albert, who is planning to marry the daughter of his long-time friend. However, as a result of mysterious and horrifying events that occur on the eve of the wedding, Albert realizes that all is not as it seems, and he must make a difficult choice.