The novel “Orbek” belongs to the realistic part of Krashevsky’s legacy. In addition, the author acts here as a psychologist. It shows the real life of Warsaw in the 19th century. The novel is dedicated to the theme of love. The nobleman Orbeka lives alone in his village. Loves books, music, and farming. One day he receives an inheritance. His life changes dramatically, envious people appear, he falls madly in love with Mira and is ready to do anything for her... “Child of the Old Town” opens a series of novels about the Polish uprising of 1863. It depicts the birth of the liberation movement in 1860.