The Doll
The story of Stanisław Wokulski, a wealthy merchant who falls in love with a haughty aristocrat, Izabela Łęcka. Causing a misalliance in the late nineteenth century Warsaw. Young Wokulski is forced to work as a waiter, while dreaming of a life in science. After taking part in the failed uprising, he is sentenced to exile in Siberia. Upon return to Warsaw, he becomes a salesman. Marrying the late shop owner's widow, he becomes rich, He uses his money set up a partnership with a Russian merchant, met in the exile. The two makes a fortune supplying the Russian army. Wokulski falls in love with Izabela, daughter of the bankrupt aristocrat. In his quest to win her, he ventures theatres and aristocratic salons. To help her financially distressed father, he founds a company with the aristocrats as shareholders. Wokulski ability to make money is respected, but his lack of social rank is often brought. Izabela eventually accepts his affection, but without true devotion or love.
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A story of the tragic love of a wealthy merchant Stanisław Wokulski for a beautiful aristocrat from a declining family - Izabella Łęcka.
1.The Return
7.517-09-197878mWarsaw, 1878. Stanisław Wokulski, a store owner returns from abroad, along with a considerable fortune. He plans to use the fortune to get close with the Łęcki family, due to his l...
2.The Diary of an Old Salesman
7.024-09-197873mThe Old Salesman Ignacy Rzecki goes down memory lane, of his childhood, memories of the war, and his first meeting with Wokulski.
3.Wealthy Amusements
7.001-10-197879mWokulski begins his business with aristocracy. His newly bought horse competes in a race. Baron Krzeszowski insults miss Izabela, for which Wokulski challenges him to a duel.
4.The First Warning
7.008-10-197878mBlinded by love, Wokulski fulfills every wish of Izabela Łęcka. He buys the apartament house of the beautiful girl's father at an auction, overpaying heavily.
5.Apparition
7.015-10-197878mTo escape his obsession with Łęcka, Wokulski heads to Paris, where he meets Professor Geist - the extraordinary scientist.
6.Village Amusements
8.022-10-197878mAfter returning from Paris, Wokulski comes to Zasławie - the village residence of Wąsowska. There, he meets Isabella who, seeing his success and importance in high society, begins...
7.The Diary of an Old Salesman, continued
8.029-10-197878mWokulski, to please Izabela, decides to sell the store. Meanwhile, Rzecki writes about the court cases of Baroness Krzeszowska.
8.Ladies and Women
9.005-11-197878mWokulski joins Łęcka in her journey to Kraków. During the train ride, he falls out of love, due to Izabela's blossoming romance with her cousin Starski. Farewell, miss Iza, farewel...
9.Soul in Letargy
12-11-197878mRecovering from his heartbreak, Wokulski decides to leave the world behind.
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