Stefan Zeromski (1864–1925) Family tragedies and emotional troubles contributed to the pessimistic strain evident in his revolutionary idealism. Among his novels are 'The Homeless People' (1900), which won a national prize, 'Ashes' (1904, tr. 1928), which deals with cynicism and brutality in the Napoleonic era, and 'Faithful River' (1912, tr. 1943). Most of his works are intensely nationalistic. Much of Żeromski's life was spent in exile.

In recognition of his literary achievements, Żeromski was granted the use of an apartment in the Royal Castle in Warsaw. He was regarded as a leading candidate for the Nobel prize.

Works
Approach of Spring (Przedwiośnie)
The Labors of Sysiphus (Syzyfowe prace) - about Tsarist efforts to Russify the Russian-occupied part of Poland, in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Ashes (Popioły, 1902 – 1903)
The Faithful River (Wierna rzeka, 1912)
Diary
Ravens and Crows Will Peck Us to Pieces (Rozdziobią nas kruki, wrony)
Homeless People (Ludzie bezdomni, 1899)
A Story of Sin (Dzieje grzechu)
Elegy for a Hetman (Duma o hetmanie)
Sułkowski
The Rose (Róża)
The Charm of Life (Uroda życia)
Struggles with Satan (Walka z szatanem)
Wind from the Sea (Wiatr od morza)
The Quail (Przepióreczka)