«"The Roof Has Been Blown Off" and "I Will Give My Leg"» in Polish with a Parallel Translation
Original title:
"Pokociło się" i "Dam nogę"
Language:
Polish
Difficulty:
B2
Year:
1890
Number of pages:
20
"The Roof Has Been Blown Off" is a short story by Eliza Orzeszkowa, published in 1884. The story tells about the lives of two sisters, Malina and Kasha, who live in a poor family in a village. They find ways to resist the cruelty of their husbands and fight for their rights and freedom.
"I Will Give My Leg" is a short story by Eliza Orzeszkowa, published in 1890. The story tells about the life of a little girl who loses her leg as a result of an accident. She finds the strength to overcome obstacles and displays her creative potential in making dolls.
