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The novel “Doll” by Bolesław Prusa (1847—1912) is one of the most famous works of Polish literature. It is a fascinating and dramatic story of great passion. The novel's uniqueness is added to by its comprehensive and convincing depiction of social life in the second half of the nineteenth century, a time of significant transformations for the world. The protagonist Stanisław Wokulski falls in love with the aristocrat Izabela Lęcka and tries to win her heart. To do this, he leaves science and works hard to penetrate the highest circles of society. However, the hero is constantly tormented by the thought of an unbridgeable gap that separates the noble gentry and ordinary people, so his path to his cherished dream is difficult and thorny.