Pan Tadeusz by Adam Mickiewicz
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| Author | Mickiewicz, Adam, 1798-1855 |
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| Title |
Pan Tadeusz Czyli Ostatni Zajazd na Litwie. Historja Szlachecka z r. 1811 i 1812 we Dwunastu Księgach Wierszem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Pan Tadeusz" by Adam Mickiewicz is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. This epic poem centers on the lives of the nobility in Lithuania during the time post-Napoleonic Wars, unveiling their culture and social structures. The main character, Tadeusz Soplica, returns to his family's estate after finishing his education and finds himself entangled in various familial and societal conflicts, most notably concerning love and honor. At the start of the poem, Tadeusz arrives at his family's estate, filled with nostalgia for his childhood and curious about the changes that have occurred in his absence. He explores the familiar surroundings and feels a sense of longing for his homeland. In this opening portion, we see the vibrancy of Lithuanian nature and the leisurely lifestyle of the gentry, along with hints of underlying tensions reflected in a dispute between noble families. Tadeusz’s first encounter with a mysterious young woman adds a romantic intrigue, setting the stage for the interpersonal drama and conflicts that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Polish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Epic poetry, Polish |
| Subject | Gentry -- Lithuania -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Poetry |
| Subject | Gentry -- Poland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31536 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 542 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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