| Author |
Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916 |
| Translator |
Trast, V. K., 1878-1953 |
| Title |
Vedenpaisumus II : Historiallinen romaani
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| Original Publication |
Otava, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Part 2 of Finnish translation of: Potop.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Vedenpaisumus II: Historiallinen romaani" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the character Andrzej Kmicic, who embarks on a perilous journey after being gravely wounded. The novel appears to explore themes of honor, loyalty, and the political turmoil of its time, revealing Kmicic's struggles as both a soldier and an individual battling internal and external conflicts. The opening of the novel introduces us to Kmicic, who has been seriously injured and is being cared for by a loyal companion, Soroka, as they navigate through dense forests. Kmicic is in a state of confusion, intermittently regaining consciousness, marked by fevered dreams and haunting thoughts of his past loyalties and betrayals. As the characters encounter a mysterious encampment in the woods, Kmicic grapples with his sense of purpose and the repercussions of his allegiances amid rising tension from both political and personal struggles. This sets the stage for a tale rich in adventure and emotional depth as Kmicic contemplates his identity and path forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Poland -- History -- John II Casimir, 1648-1668 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72821 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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