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Henryk Sienkiewicz's "Whirlpools: A Novel of Modern Poland" offers a compelling glimpse into a nation grappling with social issues and political unrest. Set against the backdrop of Polish history, this powerful work of literary fiction explores the complexities of a society in transition. Sienkiewicz masterfully captures the atmosphere of a nation striving for identity amidst swirling currents of change. A cornerstone of Polish literature, "Whirlpools" remains a relevant and insightful portrayal of societal challenges. This historical fiction provides a rich tapestry of human experience,…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Henryk Sienkiewicz's "Whirlpools: A Novel of Modern Poland" offers a compelling glimpse into a nation grappling with social issues and political unrest. Set against the backdrop of Polish history, this powerful work of literary fiction explores the complexities of a society in transition. Sienkiewicz masterfully captures the atmosphere of a nation striving for identity amidst swirling currents of change. A cornerstone of Polish literature, "Whirlpools" remains a relevant and insightful portrayal of societal challenges. This historical fiction provides a rich tapestry of human experience, reflecting the enduring struggles and triumphs of a people. Experience the timeless themes and captivating narrative that have resonated with readers for generations. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures the preservation of Sienkiewicz's important work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Autorenporträt
Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916) war ein polnischer Schriftsteller, Journalist und Literaturnobelpreisträger. Er wurde in Wola Okrzejska im damaligen russisch besetzten Teil Polens geboren und verbrachte sein Leben zwischen Polen und längeren Auslandsaufenthalten, unter anderem in den USA, Italien und der Schweiz. Mit seinen historischen Romanen wie Quo Vadis, Mit Feuer und Schwert und Die Sintflut erlangte er weltweiten Ruhm. 1905 erhielt er den Nobelpreis für Literatur als Anerkennung seines epischen Schaffens, das zur Stärkung des nationalen Bewusstseins beitrug. Sienkiewicz starb 1916 im schweizerischen Vevey.