| Author |
Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916 |
| Translator |
Trast, V. K., 1878-1953 |
| Title |
Vedenpaisumus III : Historiallinen romaani
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Otava, 1926.
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| Note |
Part 3 of Finnish translation of: Potop.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Vedenpaisumus III: Historiallinen romaani" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the tumultuous events during the wars between Sweden and Poland, focusing on the military campaigns led by Charles Gustav against the backdrop of a struggle for power in Eastern Europe. Central to the narrative are figures like the determined King Charles Gustav and the resilient Polish defenders, including the renowned warrior Czarniecki. The opening of the novel sets a dramatic stage as King Charles Gustav embarks on an aggressive campaign in Poland, fueled by past victories and ambitions. As the Swedish king seeks to maintain control over the conquered territories, he faces mounting resistance from Polish forces rallying under their rightful king, Jan Kazimierz. The text vividly describes the chaos and brutality of war, portraying the king’s relentless advance, the treacherous tactics of Czarniecki, and the dire circumstances for both sides, establishing a suspenseful atmosphere full of conflict and uncertainty that engages readers immediately. (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. |
72842 |
| Release Date |
Jan 31, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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