Gonta: A Historical Drama, In Five Acts (1848)

By Henry Krasinski

Book Overview

""Gonta: A Historical Drama, In Five Acts"" is a play written by Henry Krasinski in 1848. It tells the story of the Polish nobleman, Ivan Gonta, who led a peasant uprising against the Polish nobility in the 1760s. The play is set against the backdrop of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was in decline during this period. The story explores themes of class struggle, political corruption, and the struggle for freedom and justice. The play is divided into five acts, each of which portrays a different aspect of Gonta's life and the events that led up to his rebellion. Through vivid characters and dramatic dialogue, Krasinski brings to life a pivotal moment in Polish history and offers a powerful commentary on the human condition. ""Gonta: A Historical Drama, In Five Acts"" is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate readers and audiences today.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: 1165333015
• ISBN13: 9781165333011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"