Translated by Miroslaw Lipinski. Available for the first time in one volume are three memorable Sienkiewicz stories: The Old Servant; Hania; and Selim Mirza. Follows the volatile friendship of two young men, as they share confidences, court the same girl, and ultimately fight side-by-side in the Franco-Prussian War.
FREE Two-Day Shipping for Students. Learn more |
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Polish
Original Language: Polish
About the Author
Henry Sienkiewicz
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Two out of three ain't bad when they're this good.,
By
This review is from: The Little Trilogy (Hardcover)
"The Little Trilogy" is three loosely related stories from the pen of Henryk Sienkiewicz, most famous for "Quo Vadis" and his Trilogy. I discovered Sienkiewicz through "With Fire and Sword", the first book of the Trilogy, and I have been stalking his remaining books like a ravenous wolf ever since. This man constructs plots like Alexander Dumas and ranks with Tolstoy's greatest novels for sheer scope. He is, quite simply, the best writer I have ever been exposed to from a literary standpoint as well as from the sheer enjoyment I've gleaned from his novels. "The Little Trilogy" is only a peek at what he's really capable of, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The first story is a charming example of his ability to create characters that you just fall in love with. The second story is the longest of the three and, by far, the most fully realized. It's a romance that transforms itself into a story of almost gothic tragedy. The characters grab you, and I could not put it down! The last piece is a military story that meanders a bit and lacks the characterization and tight plot structure that are Sienkiewicz's hallmarks. Enjoyable, beautifully written, but probably essential only to Sienkiewicz groupies.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Read Hania and you'll be hooked on Sienkiewicz forever,
By Janez (Slovenia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Little Trilogy (Hardcover)
There's nothing to add really to the previous review, I would just like to stress that Hania (the second story) is so good it would deserve 5 stars on its own.
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you like Sienkiewicz novels, don't overlook this jewel.,
This review is from: The Little Trilogy (Hardcover)
This story is about a young man and his two friends, one a girl and the other a boy. Both boys love the girl. A familiar plot but as told by this master storyteller, very engrossing.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
Aside from old stewards, overseers and foresters, there is another type of individual who is rapidly disappearing from the face of the earth-the old servant. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hop arbor, valiant son Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Father Ludwik, Monsieur Vaucourt, Master Henryk, Ustrzycki Hall, Lord Ustrzycki, Lady Hania, Doctor Stanislaw, Lady Lola, The Link Trilogy, Aunt Marynia, Mademoiselle La Grange, Selim Mirza, Jockey Club, Lady Ustrzycki, Lola Ustrzycki, Virgin Mary, Father Sieklucki New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Aside from old stewards, overseers and foresters, there is another type of individual who is rapidly disappearing from the face of the earth-the old servant. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hop arbor, valiant son Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Father Ludwik, Monsieur Vaucourt, Master Henryk, Ustrzycki Hall, Lord Ustrzycki, Lady Hania, Doctor Stanislaw, Lady Lola, The Link Trilogy, Aunt Marynia, Mademoiselle La Grange, Selim Mirza, Jockey Club, Lady Ustrzycki, Lola Ustrzycki, Virgin Mary, Father Sieklucki New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 5
books:
4
books
cite this book:
- Quo Vadis: A Narrative Of The Time Of Nero by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- With Fire and Sword (The Trilogy, Book I) by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Front Matter
- Quo Vadis ? (Spanish Edition) by Enrique Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- The Teutonic Knights by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz in Back Matter
- Poland's Navy, 1918-1945 by Michael Alfred Peszke in Back Matter
- My Name is Million: An Illustrated History of the Poles in America by W. S. Kunicizak in Back Matter
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
