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100 1 _aMickiewicz, Adam,
_d1798-1855
245 1 0 _aPan Tadeusz; or, The last foray in Lithuania :
_ba story of life among Polish gentlefolk in the years 1811 and 1812
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-02
520 _a"Pan Tadeusz; or, The Last Foray in Lithuania" by Adam Mickiewicz is an epic poem written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Polish gentlemen in Lithuania during the years 1811 and 1812, intertwining themes of nostalgia, national identity, and romanticism. The central characters include Thaddeus Soplica, a young gentleman returning home after his studies, and Jacek Soplica, his father, whose complex past weaves into the larger fabric of the tale. The opening of the story introduces us to the lush, pastoral landscape of Lithuania, where Thaddeus Soplica arrives at his family estate after a long absence. Filled with emotion, he reminisces about his childhood home, adorned with familiar sights and memories. As he explores his old mansion, he senses a mysterious presence and encounters a beautiful girl, hinting at the romantic developments to come. The ambiance is rich with tradition and local customs, setting the stage for the upcoming gatherings of family and friends, as well as the brewing tensions between the Soplica family and their neighbors amidst the larger political unrest in Europe. The opening establishes a poignant tone of longing for home and highlights the cultural nuances of the Polish gentry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGentry -- Lithuania -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aGentry -- Poland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aEpic poetry, Polish -- Adaptations
700 1 _aNoyes, George Rapall,
_d1873-1952
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28240
999 _c69149
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