The Comedienne

By Władysław Stanisław Reymont

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A spirited young woman challenges the expectations placed upon her, seeking liberation and artistic expression on the stage, even if it means defying her family and society.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Fiction

Released

2008-06-11

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Summary

"The Comedienne" by Władysław Stanisław Reymont is about a young woman named Janina, stuck in her small-town life as the station-master's daughter, desiring to break free and chase her dreams of becoming a theater actress. The story kicks off in Bukowiec, where we meet Janina, see her dealing with an unwanted admirer named Grzesikiewicz, and coping with her strict father, Mr. Orlowski. She's desperate to get away from her controlling home and refuses to be forced into a marriage she doesn't want, showing her strong will to define her own path. As things heat up with her father, she decides to leave for the theater, stepping into a difficult and confusing world where she has to figure out who she is and what she wants.