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So Runs the World

So Runs the World

Sienkiewicz, Henryk K.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1169258832
ISBN13: 9781169258839
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.38 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
So Runs The World is a novel written by Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Polish author and Nobel Prize laureate. The book is set in the early 20th century and explores the themes of love, war, and political upheaval.The story follows the life of a young Polish woman named Jadwiga, who falls in love with a Russian officer named Boris. Their love is tested as they navigate the political tensions between their two countries, with the outbreak of World War I adding further complications to their relationship.As the war rages on, Jadwiga becomes involved in the Polish resistance movement, fighting for her country's independence. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters, including a German spy, a Polish revolutionary, and a Russian general.Through the eyes of these characters, Sienkiewicz paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous times in which they lived. He explores the complexities of love and loyalty, and the sacrifices that individuals make for their beliefs and their countries.So Runs The World is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves deep into the human experience. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.Jadwiga.--No, I must be frank and tell you how it happened. In former times we were such dear friends, and then we have not seen each other for two years. I asked you to come, but I was not sure that you would grant my request, therefore--when the bell rang--after two years--(smiling) I needed a few moments to overcome the emotion. I thought it was necessary for both of us.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.

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