Let Us Follow Him, And Other Stories (1897)

By Henryk Sienkiewicz

Book Overview

Let Us Follow Him, And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, first published in 1897. The book features eleven stories, each exploring different themes and settings, but all sharing Sienkiewicz's signature style of vivid storytelling and rich characters.The title story, Let Us Follow Him, is a historical tale set in 16th century Poland, following the journey of a group of knights as they pursue a legendary treasure. Other stories in the collection include The Lighthouse Keeper of Aspinwall, a suspenseful tale of a lighthouse keeper's struggle to save a ship in a storm; On the Field of Glory, a story of a soldier's bravery and sacrifice in battle; and The Judgment of Peter and Paul, a religious allegory about the power of forgiveness.Throughout the collection, Sienkiewicz explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, love, and faith, while also providing vivid descriptions of the natural world and the historical settings in which the stories take place. With its compelling characters and powerful storytelling, Let Us Follow Him, And Other Stories remains a classic work of Polish literature and a testament to Sienkiewicz's enduring legacy.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: 1164683551
• ISBN13: 9781164683551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"