Pan Tadeusz - Softcover

Mickiewicz, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1941656285 ISBN 13: 9781941656280

Publisher: Dale Street Books, 2015

Synopsis

PAN TADEUSZ tells the story of two feuding families and the young lovers caught in the middle. Adding to the intrigue, Napoleon is camped in Warsaw, preparing to attack the occupying Russian forces. Woven into the historic tapestry are memorable characters such as the sultry coquette, virtuous maiden, besotted young officer, corrupt Russian soldiers, fearless Polish swordsmen, wise old men and even a mysterious monk, who prays piously even as he shoots with deadly aim. Adam Mickiewicz (1798 – 1855) wrote "Pan Tadeusz" while exiled in France. His homeland was occupied by Russia, where he would not have had the freedom to write this ode to Polish history and heritage. His great work remains today required reading in Polish schools. This English version was translated by George Rapall Noyes in 1917. He wrote it in prose rather than the original poem structure, but it retains all the grand sweep of historical detail, rich cultural references and romantic passions of a time when Napoleon coveted Russia and Poles desired their freedom.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dale Street Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1941656285
• ISBN 13: 9781941656280
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314
• Editor: Rohde Aleksandra M.