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"The Doll" is a novel by Bolesław Prus, initially serialized in 1887–1889, focusing on the life and struggles of Stanisław Wokulski, a wealthy businessman who seeks material success to win the heart of his beloved Izabela Łęcka, a beautiful but shallow aristocrat. The story delves into themes of social inequality, class conflict, and the pursuit of unrequited love in 19th-century Warsaw, providing insights into the social dynamics of the time.