Iermola

''Iermola'' is a late 19th-century novel by Polish author Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, set in rural Wolhynian Poland. The story follows Iermola, a poor old servant whose life changes dramatically when he finds an abandoned baby in the woods. This event prompts him to reflect on responsibility and human connection within the context of his simple, pastoral lifestyle. The novel highlights the traditions and customs of local people while contrasting their lives with the societal changes occurring beyond their village.