Conrad Wallenrod: A Historical Poem, Founded On Events In The Annals Of Lithuania And Prussia (1841)

By Adam Mickiewicz

Book Overview

Conrad Wallenrod: A Historical Poem, Founded On Events In The Annals Of Lithuania And Prussia is a book written by Adam Mickiewicz in 1841. The book is a historical poem that tells the story of a Lithuanian nobleman named Conrad Wallenrod. The story is set in the 14th century and is based on real events that took place in Lithuania and Prussia. The poem follows Wallenrod as he joins the Teutonic Knights, a military order that was active in the region at the time. Wallenrod becomes a leader of the Knights and uses his position to seek revenge against the Lithuanians who killed his family. However, as the story unfolds, Wallenrod begins to question his loyalty to the Knights and his desire for revenge. The book is considered a masterpiece of Polish literature and is known for its exploration of themes such as national identity, loyalty, and betrayal. It has been translated into many languages and is still widely read 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: 1104086972
• ISBN13: 9781104086978
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"