In Vain (1899)

By Henryk Sienkiewicz and Jeremiah Curtin

Book Overview

In Vain is a novel by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, first published in 1899. The story takes place in Poland during the late 19th century, and follows the life of a young man named Michal Wolodyjowski. Michal is a soldier and a nobleman, and the story follows his adventures as he fights in battles against the Ottoman Empire, falls in love, and struggles with his own personal demons.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Polish struggle for independence, and explores themes of patriotism, honor, and sacrifice. Sienkiewicz's prose is rich and vivid, and he paints a detailed portrait of life in Poland during this tumultuous time.In Vain is considered one of Sienkiewicz's most important works, and it won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905. The novel has been translated into many languages and has been adapted for film and television several times. It is a classic of Polish literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Poland.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: 116468017X
• ISBN13: 9781164680178
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"