Lalka V2: Powiesc (1897)

Prus's depiction of different social strata felt incredibly detailed and authentic. I'm curious what sources or personal insights influenced this realism.

Many characters seem conflicted or flawed, which adds depth but also makes them hard to pin down. How did readers interpret their motivations?

The first book set up so many intriguing threads — I wonder what led the author to expand this narrative further and how it was received at the time.