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Title: The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1

Note: Part 1 of English translation of: Potop.

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Charles Bowen

Summary: "The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1." by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous time in the history of the Polish Commonwealth amidst wars involving Poland, Sweden, and Russia. The story introduces the prominent family of the Billeviches, particularly focusing on young Andrei Kmita, who is set to navigate the complexities of love and war against the backdrop of national conflict. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a rich historical tapestry, detailing the esteem and nobility of the Billevich family and their significant place in the tumultuous landscape of 17th-century Poland. After the death of the family patriarch, Heraclius Billevich, the narrative introduces the pressures facing the noble class amidst external threats, setting up a quest to find Kmita, the young heir. As the chapters progress, readers glimpse into the interpersonal dynamics of the nobility, the impending military conflicts, and the developing romance between Kmita and Aleksandra, the granddaughter of Billevich, alluding to a deeper exploration of themes of honor, loyalty, and societal duty that will be central to the unfolding saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916

Translator: Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906

EBook No.: 37198

Published: Aug 24, 2011

Downloads: 181

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Poland -- History -- John II Casimir, 1648-1668 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37198:2 2011-08-24T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Curtin, Jeremiah Sienkiewicz, Henryk en 1
2024-11-10T02:24:49Z The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1

This edition has images.

Title: The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1

Note: Part 1 of English translation of: Potop.

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Charles Bowen

Summary: "The Deluge: An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. Vol. 1." by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous time in the history of the Polish Commonwealth amidst wars involving Poland, Sweden, and Russia. The story introduces the prominent family of the Billeviches, particularly focusing on young Andrei Kmita, who is set to navigate the complexities of love and war against the backdrop of national conflict. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a rich historical tapestry, detailing the esteem and nobility of the Billevich family and their significant place in the tumultuous landscape of 17th-century Poland. After the death of the family patriarch, Heraclius Billevich, the narrative introduces the pressures facing the noble class amidst external threats, setting up a quest to find Kmita, the young heir. As the chapters progress, readers glimpse into the interpersonal dynamics of the nobility, the impending military conflicts, and the developing romance between Kmita and Aleksandra, the granddaughter of Billevich, alluding to a deeper exploration of themes of honor, loyalty, and societal duty that will be central to the unfolding saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916

Translator: Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906

EBook No.: 37198

Published: Aug 24, 2011

Downloads: 181

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Poland -- History -- John II Casimir, 1648-1668 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37198:3 2011-08-24T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Curtin, Jeremiah Sienkiewicz, Henryk en 1