c.1908, LE DELUGE, by HENRYK SIENKIEWICZ, LEATHER BINDING, HISTORICAL NOVEL

Description: [Sienkiewicz, Henryk] Le Déluge Roman Heroique Traduction du comte Wodzinski et de B. Kozakiewicz Paris: Editions de la Revue Blanche ND, circa 1908 Thick 12mo, 682, [1] pages, bound in green leather over marbled boards, with small raised bands, gilt lettering and decoration to spine.Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Text in French. Some slight rubbing, discoloration and tide marks, a few chips, pages slightly brittle, else in good + condition. Le Déluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz, published in 1886, is the second novel in his celebrated Trilogy and stands as a cornerstone of Polish historical literature. Set during the Swedish invasion of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth in the mid-17th century, the novel follows the transformation of its protagonist, Andrzej Kmicic, from a reckless nobleman to a patriotic hero. Through vivid depictions of war, personal redemption, and national struggle, Sienkiewicz captures the devastation of the period, known as "The Deluge," and reflects a deep sense of Polish nationalism. The novel intertwines themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice, with Kmicic’s love for Olenka Billewiczówna driving much of his moral growth. Written during a time when Poland was partitioned, Le Déluge helped foster a sense of national pride and remains an enduring work in Polish literary history. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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