Pan Michael: An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey by Sienkiewicz
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| Author | Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916 |
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| Translator | Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906 |
| Title | Pan Michael: An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Third volume of the author's trilogy, the first of which is With fire and sword, and the second, The deluge. |
| Note | Translation of Pan Wołodyjowski. |
| Credits | Henryk Sienkiewicz |
| Summary | "Pan Michael: An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of a trilogy that explores the military conflicts involving the Polish Commonwealth, the Cossacks, and various foreign invaders, specifically focusing on Pan Michael Volodyovski as he navigates both war and personal tragedy. Themes of honor, love, and duty weave through the narrative as characters face the tumultuous events set against the backdrop of 17th-century Eastern Europe. The opening of "Pan Michael" introduces us to the renowned soldier Pan Michael Volodyovski, who is set to marry Panna Anna Borzobogati but faces various delays and challenges that push him into the chaos of war instead. As he embarks on a journey for the blessing of Princess Griselda, he is swept up in the political unrest and military campaigns of the time, leaving his personal life in turmoil. The narrative presents a rich tapestry of characters who contribute to the overarching themes of loss and the sense of obligation to one’s country, setting the stage for a story filled with action, emotion, and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Poland -- History -- Michael Wisniowiecki, 1669-1673 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poland -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Michal Korybut Wisniowiecki, King of Poland, 1640-1673 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37361 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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