Conrad Vallenrod: A Historical Poem (1883)

By Adam Mitskievitch

Book Overview

Conrad Vallenrod: A Historical Poem is a literary work by Adam Mitskievitch, originally published in 1883. The book is set in the 14th century and tells the story of a Lithuanian knight named Conrad Vallenrod, who seeks revenge against the Teutonic Knights for the death of his family. The poem is divided into four cantos and is written in a romantic style, with vivid descriptions of battles, landscapes, and emotions. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Conrad Vallenrod portrayed as a tragic hero who is torn between his desire for revenge and his love for a woman named Maryla. The book explores themes of love, revenge, loyalty, and betrayal, and is considered a masterpiece of Polish literature. Overall, Conrad Vallenrod: A Historical Poem is a compelling and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on medieval history and human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104086964
• ISBN13: 9781104086961
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"