Vedenpaisumus I : Historiallinen romaani by Henryk Sienkiewicz

"Vedenpaisumus I: Historiallinen romaani" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the Billewicz family and introduces significant characters such as Heraklius Billewicz, a nobleman, and his granddaughter Aleksandra, all amidst the backdrop of 1650s Eastern Europe and the tumult of war. The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of historical events on personal lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Billewicz family and the social dynamics in Samogitia, with a focus on Heraklius, who recently passed away, leaving behind a testament that involves his granddaughter Aleksandra's future marriage to Andrzej Kmicic. The narrative moves from recollections of past glories and family heritage to current challenges, including the tumultuous effects of war on the land. Aleksandra is portrayed as a beautiful and contemplative young woman, pondering her arranged marriage to a man she's yet to meet while also absorbing the atmosphere of her family’s struggles as the local nobility prepares for an uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916
Translator Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943
Title Vedenpaisumus I : Historiallinen romaani
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1926.
Note Part 1 of Finnish translation of: Potop.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 43.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Poland -- History -- John II Casimir, 1648-1668 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 72788
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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