It tells the story of the life of Zenon Ziembiewicz, his way to the top and success, as well as love affairs and problems.
Originally, the author wanted to title her book “Patterns”, however, she changed her mind and decided on “The Frontier”.
Story is written by means of analepsis and the plot often is interjected with scenes that take the narrative back in time from the current point.
Written during the interwar period, the novel describes such controversial topics as abortion, and the economic and social problems of that time.
[1][2] Young Zenon Ziembiewicz, member of a noble, but not very wealthy family, leaves for town and starts studying.