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Poradniki Wyd. Dodaj do koszyka. Ogniem i mieczem ebook Moja ocena:. Dodano do koszyka Koszyk. Ebook 8,6 Ebook 7,9 Ebook 7,4 5. Ebook 9,0 Ebook 7,3 7. Ebook 6,1 Ebook 7,4 8. Ebook 7,7 Ebook 8,6 8. Ebook 6,6 5. Ebook 7,2 Read Now ». Podbipieta is a knight, an important character in Ogniem i mieczem , one of the classic Polish novels by a Nobel Prize-winning writer, Henryk Sienkiewicz The Latin phrase can be translated, "Nothing enters the mind The novel on which the film is based is a fictionalised account of Bohdan khmelnitskyi's5 mid-seventeenth century cossack A modem American translation of Sienkiewicz's three-volume historical saga about seventeenth-century Poland Ogniem i mieczem , Potop, Pan Wofodyjowski, translated by S.
Henryk Sienkiewicz, Ogniem i mieczem Warsaw: K. Bartoszewicz, For a discussion of Sienkiewicz's This book is the first comparative study of the impact of public opinion on the making of foreign policy in two Eastern European states on either side of the divide: Poland and Ukraine. Focusing on the vocal, informed segment of public opinion and drawing on results of both opinion polls and a series of innovative focus groups gathered since the Orange Revolution, Nathaniel Copsey unravels the mystery of how this crucial segment of the public impacts on foreign policy makers in both states.
He also takes a closer look at the business community and the importance of economic factors in forming public opinion.
The book presents a fresh approach to our understanding of how the public's view of the past influences contemporary politics. Over the course of 11 days I plowed through pages out of a whopping , and am ready to be done.
Had this been a page book I'd have finished and perhaps given a 3-star review. But you have to really enjoy something to want to go pages, and I wasn't looking forward to picking this up. The comparisons to War and Peace are misplaced: while Tolstoy had excellent character development and insight into human nature, this book's characters are drawn in broad strokes and their emotional r Over the course of 11 days I plowed through pages out of a whopping , and am ready to be done.
The comparisons to War and Peace are misplaced: while Tolstoy had excellent character development and insight into human nature, this book's characters are drawn in broad strokes and their emotional reactions cliched; no one in it has sparked any interest in me thus far. It doesn't help that names of places and groups of people that presumably needed no explanation to the original 19th century Polish audience are thrown around to the confusion of this 21st century American.
While I did pick up the more modern Kuniczak translation, I suspect this book is much better in the original. Nov 20, Aimee rated it it was amazing. This book was amazing! I cannot believe it's not at the top of every Classics in World Lit list. It has it all: epic battles, duels, humor, unspeakable tragedy, triumph of the human spirit, friendship and the endless mercy of God.
What a treasure. Bottom Line First Other reviewers have stressed their inability to put this book down. I found it necessary to put the book down but I always found it more necessary to resume reading.
Despite the overabundance of historical detail and unnecessary personalities With Fire and Sword is a great novel. I look forward to completing the trilogy. In Nobel Prize to for literature went to Henryk Bottom Line First Other reviewers have stressed their inability to put this book down.
In Nobel Prize to for literature went to Henryk Sienkiewicz. If this name is known at all in it is as the author of the original book behind the movie Quo Vadis. This is a shame. Henryk Sienkiewicz was a Polish novelist of vast knowledge and when he chose to write them, nuanced characters. As a historic high romance novel it rates well above the likes of Ivanhoe and the Three Musketeers.
As a serious historical novel I place it only slightly below War and Peace- more on this point shortly. Having not yet read books 2 and three of the trilogy it is clear to me that this is a national epic on a scale of importance that would place it comfortably on the shelf with the likes of the Song of Roland and perhaps even Homer's Iliad. I have always prided myself on my ability to keep track of characters in Russian novels.
Specifically this is a fictionalized retelling what is variously described as the Khmelnytsky Uprising or the Zaporizhia Uprising or what was taught to me in Russian history as the Cossack Ukrainian Revolt or the Chmielnicki, Cossack revolt.
In this copy Chmielnicki will be called: Bohdan Hmelnitski. This revolt would take place at a time when the Polish Empire was possibly the largest in Europe and while the other, was him and a major loss in Polish standing it is clear that the purpose of this book is to reinforce Polish national pride.
Reviewing of the different names for this revolution begins to give you some idea of the challenges of keeping track with events and people. Early on we are introduced to Lt Michael Skshetuski , here lieutenant means a military leader, as in a senior assistant chosen as much for his military skills as his rank in the local feudal system.
His is also called Pan Michael, as Pan is roughly Mr. He is a key soldier in the forces of Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski who is, of the most important of the local Commonwealth political leaders and the most feared military leaders in the Ukraine.
Pan Michael will form close association with fellow knights Longinus Podbipyenta, a man on a mission, Pan Zagloba, more of a Falstaff figure than a traditional questing knight , his close friend, fierce swordsman and ladies' man, Michal Volodyovski, who will together from something of a three musketeers of adventurers.
In case you missed it, there is a huge cast of characters and a multitude of titles. I will not try to outline the various Ukrainian, Cossack ranks, the local nobility and the more traditional titles at the level of Poles, Swedes, Moldavians and Lithuanians and Turks. You may get the hang of hetman, ataman, voevoda , starosta among others.
He is an older man, a fabulous spinner of braggadocio, posturing and excuses for over drinking. He will also be the man who can as occasion requires; devise and execute critical schemes, achieve undeserved greatness in battle and provide most of the humor. It is over burdened with details, historical backgrounds and characters. Women especially, come and go often adding little to the main story line. Almost all of the women are either; helpless, hapless or restricted to typical supporting rolls.
There is one witch, who has the strength and independence that make her a powerful woman demanding respect, but she is an agent for the bad guys. This brings me to the nuances of this novel. The reader is expected to take the cause of the Commonwealth. This is a novel by a Polish Writer, seeking to memorialize Polish greatness. Yet the Cossack forces have cause to revolt against the Polish Empire. The local Cossack and Zaporizhia have been robbed by people with better connections due to their national relation to the throne.
Hmelnitski has been humiliated and has letters to prove that the Cossacks of the Ukraine can expect some support from the Commonwealth if they t can end the power of the various under-kings,local Polish and Lithuanians and other minor nobility who have been abusing their power.
As the rebellion gains momentum, it does so in part on the superior discipline of Hmelnitski's best troops and the genuine desire of the Cossacks to gain their political independence. In the course of prosecuting this revolution or attempting to put it down, and it local villages and Manor homes will be torched.
There will be stories of widespread use of violence including the use of stakes, fire and torture to murder populations. Both sides will overindulge in the spilling of innocent blood. Hmelnitski's most important allies will be the Turks. The taking of plunder and slaves will be the payment to ensure their loyalty.
Shelves: eastern-europe , historical-fiction , fiction. I saw this in my local public library in the early 90s, was intrigued, and took it out. I knew nothing about the time period or setting before picking it up. Originally written in , the story is set in when the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was shaken by the great Cossack rebellion on its eastern frontier. Its an adventure story that's hard to put down All the while rebellion is spreading and battles are raging.
The c I saw this in my local public library in the early 90s, was intrigued, and took it out. The characters are the heart of the book, and are unforgettable. Yan, the valiant young cavalryman; Helen, the beautiful and virtuous noblewoman; Pan Zagloba, the Falstaffian stalwart friend; Longinus, the gentle yet dangerous Lithuanian giant; Hmyelnizki, the Cossack chieftain, and many more.
Feb 22, Stephen rated it it was amazing. The best book, I have read in a long time, if not my life. Honor, duty, fraternal love and all the violence you can imagine. The violence in the wild west has nothing on the Ukraine. The main difference is that in this retelling of the period, there still existed men with virtue, while McArthy omits virtue from his world.
It is just that virtue that makes the biggest difference in life - without it , all is useles The best book, I have read in a long time, if not my life. It is just that virtue that makes the biggest difference in life - without it , all is useless and worthless. If I could, I'd give a higher grade as this book exceeds all others, in my humble opinion. I am awaiting the arrival of The Deluge book 2 of the trilogy.
I must say that "Ogniem i mieczem" is definetly the best polish classic. This story has a very intense plot filled with history, adventure, love and friendship. The marvelous creations of the characters is decidedly the best thing about the book. Futhermore "Ogniem i mieczem" is perfectly showing how the war influences on relationships between people. I found this story very absorbing and I highly recommend it.
Mar 21, Jeannette rated it it was amazing Shelves: booksihavereadandrecommend. Lots of times, I write, "This book changed my life. This book might not change your life, but it is one of the best reads I have devoured. I am forever in love with Prince Yeremi, the most compelling historical figure in fiction I have ever crossed. But alas Lots of times, I write, "This book changed my life. But alas, there is work to be done, and I must watch all of Mad Men Season 4 in the next 4 days.
Kuniczak There was then a brief interval, almost miraculous in itself, in which to rest exhausted minds and bodies, to draw a breath, and to still the uncontrollable shaking of arms and hands. The Cossack regiments fell back into their own lines and took shelter in the shadow of their guns, but within half an hour Hmyelnitzki launched them forward into a new assault.
But this time, Prince Yeremi himself appeared on the parapet in his silver armor. He was easy to see on his milky white stallion, with his own banner and a Hetman's horsetail standard carried over him, and with pine-pitch torches blazing all around him.
The Cossack gunners took aim at him at once, but the shot carried far beyond him, falling into Gnyezna, while he stood as calm and silent as a statue and watched the new storm gathering at his feet. The advancing Cossacks broke their rhythmic pace when they caught sight of him. They faltered, slowed down as if mesmerized and started to peer uncertainly at each other, while a deep murmur, laden with foreboding swept along thier ranks like the sighing of a cold wind among forest branches.
Then he gave one short signal with his gold bulava and--immediatly--the walls erupted with the crash of mortars and whine of grenades The entire Zaporohojan army surged forward Out they came, trotting in tight military fours as if for review, and swung immediately with the cold skill of their long experience into a darkly glittering battle line that faced the flank of the attacking Cossacks.
The bursting rockets illuminated the huge armored troops. Not merely Hmyelnitzki but the least experienced recruit could tell at once that the incalculable Prince was about to hurl the full weight of his entire cavalry into their open flank. And here again, the unpredictable Prince Yeremi did something that no one expected; he reversed a century of tradition and sent his husaria charging first like the iron head of a battering ram into the densely packed ranks of the Zaporohjians.
They seemed to fly across the plain as if the wings that curved upward from their shoulders were real I would like to say that This novel is officially my second Favorite Book that I have ever read, just slightly below 1, War and peace and ahead of my 3 book, Les Miserable, and 4 book, The Far Pavilions. I know I have some of my goodreads friends who doesn't much like to read Historical Fiction, so I will quote the back of the book that I am reading now "Learn the truth through Historical Fiction.
After reading this awesome book, I read the historical facts and discovered that the events were true to historical facts and which characters were historical accurate and which were fiction.
With Fire and Sword is a historical fiction novel, set in the 17th century in the Polish—Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Khmelnytsky Uprising. The following is an excerpt from Wikipedia on the main characters which ones were fact or fiction. Princes Helena Kurcewicz Kurtsevich was captured by a close friend of her aunt, a Cossack Colonel Yuri Bohun, who killed her Aunt and two of her cousins.
The Battle scenes are impelling and tense, There are tense scenes, love, hate, and funny parts. You will become part of the actions, and live through the events as if you were there.
I highly recommend this book to all history lovers. Jul 18, Anna rated it liked it Shelves: polish.
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. First volume of Henryk Sienkiewicz 's trilogy written To comfort hearts. The novel starts with Chmielnicki's escape to Sich, where he organizes great uprsising of Cossacks allied with Tatars. The soldier's duty parts Skrzetuski from beloved Helena.
There's no possibility to defend her against war and Bohun, ready for everything. Over a dozen thousands Polish soldiers don't have big chances against the power of the enemy. Helena, after many advetures, is saved and Bohun captured but Skrzetuski forgives him kidnapping Helena. The novel ends with decription of Polish victory in battle of Beresteczko, but the hate poisoned brotherly blood.
This was a favorite of mine as a child—all the action, blood and thunder. The characters are wonderfully drawn especially the wily Pan Zagloba and the hotheaded Cossack Bogun. The Cossack hetman Hmelnitski is of course a historical figure, a hero of the Ukraine, but considered a This was a favorite of mine as a child—all the action, blood and thunder.
The Cossack hetman Hmelnitski is of course a historical figure, a hero of the Ukraine, but considered a traitor and bandit by the Poles and Lithuanians who comprised the Commonwealth. My copy of this book is dated and the translator is Jeremiah Curtin whose language is said to be faithful to the original, but criticized by some more recent translators as being too archaic.
I have a problem with some modern translations of classics that seek to update works in a contemporary style. View 1 comment. Jan 18, Mela rated it liked it Shelves: historical-fiction , historical-romance , read-only-in-polish , polish-literature , read-in-school-times , historical-period-longth-century , humor. Read at a school. Then shortly after reading I was very thrilled. An action, an engaging love story, bad and good people, great true heroes and so on.
A couple years later I started to see it as a propaganda, written for Polish people in times when Poland as a country didn't exist after the Partitions of Poland. I felt cheated because I thought earlier that the historical background was totally true. I needed next years to understand that Sienkiewicz simply wrote an enjoyable books for reade Read at a school. I needed next years to understand that Sienkiewicz simply wrote an enjoyable books for readers and to earn for living.
So, I think it is as the other books from The Trilogy an entertaining novel, as far as you don't expect that it is consistent with the real historical facts.
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