The Deluge (novel)

Deluge (Polish Potop ) is a historical novel by the Polish writer Henryk Sienkiewicz from the year 1886.

Description

The book is the second part of a trilogy which consists of the works of With Fire and Sword (1884), this novel and Mr. Wołodyjowski ( 1888). It deals with the Swedish - Polish War 1655-1657. In 1655 the Swedish army begins an invasion of Poland and is supported by a part of the Polish nobility, who wants to overthrow the king. To those who desperately oppose the invasion, one of the passionate Andrzej Kmicic who must collect bitter experience on the battlefield, but by his love for Olenka and his home always wins new strength.

The main characters

Historical Figures:

Fictional characters (some based on historical figures ):

  • Andrzej Kmicic
  • Michał Wołodyjowski
  • Aleksandra Billewiczówna
  • January Onufry Zagłoba
  • January Skrzetuski
  • Stanislaw Skrzetuski
  • Soroka
  • Roch Kowalski
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