«Picture from the Years of Famine» in Polish with a Parallel Translation

The short story "Picture from the Years of Famine" was published by Eliza Orzeszkowa in 1888. It depicts the life of two poor women, a mother and daughter, who are trying to survive in the conditions of hunger and poverty. The daughter works hard to provide for her mother, but it becomes clear that it is impossible, and the mother dies of starvation. The story shows the harsh reality of life for the poor in Russia in the late 19th century, as well as the empathy and compassion of the author towards their suffering.