MARIANNA AND ROSES EVERYDAY LIFE IN GREATER POLAND 1890-1914

Discover the fascinating world of Greater Poland at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries! Immerse yourself in a diary written based on family archives of the Malinowskis and Jasieckis, transporting you to an era of landed gentry traditions and social changes. Get to know the fate of Marianna from Malinowski Jasiecka and her family, who settled in the heart of the Grand Duchy of Poznań. It is a story about everyday life, customs and events that shaped Poland at that time.

• Diary form – an authentic record of the life of a noble family.
• Greater Poland in the 19th and 20th centuries – a faithful image of the Prussian rule era.
• Family traditions – insight into the customs and values passed down from generation to generation.
• Fight against Germanization – description of the activities of Agricultural Circles and their patrons.
• Social merits – memories of Emilia Szczaniecka and Antonina Estkowska.
• Episodic memories – accounts of the stay of Jan Kasprowicz and Ignacy Paderewski in Poznań.
• Family image – The story of Marianna Jasiecka and her concern for the well-being of her loved ones.

Marianna and Roses is not only a collection of memories, but also a valuable source of knowledge about the history and culture of Greater Poland. The author, Marianna from Malinowski Jasiecka, piously recreates the realities of her family's life, taking the reader into the world of manor house salons, agricultural duties and patriotic enthusiasm. The book shows the everyday life of a noble family against the background of turbulent political and social events, such as the fight against Germanization and the desire to preserve Polish identity.

Marianna Jasiecka's memories are also a story about the strength of women who, in difficult times, were able to maintain dignity and devotion to their families. The author mentions, among others, Emilia Szczaniecka, whose plenipotentiary was Jasiecka's husband, and Antonina Estkowska, the founder of a renowned boarding school in Poznań. Their figures are an inspiration and an example of commitment to social and national affairs.

The book Marianna and Roses is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history and culture of Greater Poland and the fate of the landed gentry families who played such an important role in the history of Poland. It is also a moving story about family, love and concern for future generations. Get to know everyday life in Greater Poland at the turn of the century and discover the beauty of family traditions that have stood the test of time.