It is the second volume of a threevolume series known to poles as the trilogy, having been preceded by with fire and sword ogniem i mieczem, 1884 and followed by fire in the steppe pan wolodyjowski, 1888. An historical novel of poland, the ukraine, and turkey. The deluge is a historical novel by the polish author henryk sienkiewicz, published in 1886. Cover of the first english language edition boston 1898. It is a mature continuation of the already established idea, equally. Sienkiewicz s family owned a small estate but lost everything and moved to warsaw, where sienkiewicz studied literature, history, and philology at warsaw university. Henryk adam aleksander pius sienkiewicz 1846 1916 was a polish journalist, nobel prizewinning novelist, and philanthropist. Following on the success of with fire and sword, this second book of the classic sienkiewicz trilogy thunders across the vast historical canvas of eastern europe in the 17th century, and its grest human message of war, struggle, love, betrayal and redemption rings just as powerful today as it did when it was first published in 1886. Project gutenberg 61,844 free ebooks 38 by henryk sienkiewicz. Please, consider this image only as a reference, it will not always be the exact cover used in the edition of the published book. Books deluge henryk sienkiewicz audiobook full unabridged english 114 content of the video and sections beginning. The novels not only give insight into the feelings, virtues, and corruptness of man, but they also offer an amazing look into the workings of medieval poland and eastern europe. Deluge henryk sienkiewicz book english 1014 priceless audiobooks. This vintage book contains the first volume of henryk sienkiewicz s 1893 historical novel, the deluge.
Henryk sienkiewicz books list of books by author henryk. The second part of the trilogy neither did surprise the readers nor the critics. The deluge and its sister books with fire and sword, and fire in the steppe are undoubtably the best historical fiction i have ever read. Potop, druga z powiesci tworzacych trylogie, przedstawia dzieje polski w dobi. Polish literature henryk sienkiewicz english public domain content except where otherwise noted, all the contents published in this website are in the public domain. Kuniczaks modern translation, i was reminded of leo tolstoys war and peace, which happens to be my favorite book of all time. Sometimes it is not possible to find the cover corresponding to the book whose edition is published. Potop is a historical novel by the polish author henryk sienkiewicz. Potop is a historical novel by the polish author henryk sienkiewicz, published in 1886. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
It is the second volume of a threevolume series known to poles. The convincing translation by polishborn american novelist kuniczak adds. Born into an impoverished polish noble family in russianruled congress poland, in the late 1860s he began publishing. Sienkiewicz, henryk, 18461916 the online books page. The deluge henryk sienkiewicz english pdf epub kindle. The deluge volume i was a great experience and a walk through the 17th century poland during the swedish invasion of 16551657. Deluge henryk sienkiewicz book english 1014 youtube.
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