«Human Estate» in Polish with a Parallel Translation

"Human Estate" is a novel by Gabriela Zapolska, published in 1897. The novel depicts the life of two sisters, Irena and Kazimira, who are forced to live in cramped conditions with their father and his second wife. They struggle to find their place in society, trying to earn money and improve their living conditions. However, they face social contempt, hypocrisy, and malice.