Die Kreuzritter Reihe

The period embraced in this set is "one of the most dramatic and fruitful of results in European Annals - remarkable for work and endeavor, especially in the Slav world," the author writes. Among Western Slavs, the great events were the Hussite Wars and the union of Lithuania and Polant. The Hussite Wars were caused by ideas of race and religion (born in Bohemia.) The period of Bohemian activity began in 1403 and ended in 1434, with the battle of Lipan. Polish literature developed long ago into the main vehicle of national expression. For many Poles, their literature stands with their religion as the twin pillars of their heritage. Sienkiewicz studied literature, history, and philology at Warsaw University but left in 1871 without taking a degree. He had begun to publish critical articles in 1869 that showed the influence of positivism, a system of philosophy popular in Poland and elsewhere at the time, emphasizing in particular the achievements of science. Known for their great narrative power and contain vivid characterizations, Sienkiewicz' work includes the great trilogy of historical novels began to appear in 1883. It is composed of With Fire and Sword (1884), The Deluge (1886), and Pan Michael (1887-88). Set in the later 17th century, the trilogy describes Poland's struggles against Cossacks, Tatars, Swedes, and Turks, stressing Polish heroism in a vivid style of epic clarity and simplicity.

Ein Nachdruck des Werkes von Henryk Sienkiewicz, dem polnischen Literaturnobelpreisträger von 1905.

Volume: 1 Publisher: Boston: Little, Brown, and Company Publication date: 1900 Subjects: Teutonic Knights Crusades Poland -- History Jagellons, 1386-1572 Fiction Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes. When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there.

The Teutonic Knights is an epic of medieval times and national destiny, showcasing the literary prowess of Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Nobel Prize winner in 1905. The story follows Macko, a wise veteran, and his young nephew Zbyszko, representing a maturing nation, as they join the unified peoples of Poland and Lithuania in their struggle against the oppressive Teutonic Knights. Key characters include Jurand, a bitter fighter seeking revenge; his innocent twelve-year-old daughter Danusia, who faces the brutality of the German knighthood; the strong-willed Jagienka, skilled in both archery and estate management; Hlawa, a witty Czech squire; and Sanderus, a peddler whose earthly desires overshadow spiritual needs. The narrative unfolds in lush, enchanting forests and treacherous marshes, featuring winter blizzards and splendid castles. It explores the customs of knights, their code of honor, and the complexities of love. The story culminates in the pivotal Battle of Grunwald, a significant event in medieval history. Initially published in America in 1900 with varying translations, a worthy version emerged in 1943, limited to Great Britain, and has since been revised by Miroslaw Lipinski for fluidity and fidelity to the original Polish.