1 option
The Knights of the Cross, or, Krzyzacy: Historical Romance
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Knights of the Cross, or Krzyzacy: Historical Romance" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the Middle Ages, focusing on the turbulent period of the conquest of pagan Lithuania by the Knights of the Cross, highlighting themes of national identity, conflict, and feudal loyalty. The narrative is woven around the characters Macko of Bogdaniec and his nephew Zbyszko, who embark on a journey steeped in the valor and struggles of their time, against the backdrop of a war-torn nation. At the start of "The Knights of the Cross," readers are introduced to an inn, where a group of characters-including a military man, townsmen, and noblemen-gather to listen to tales of war and adventure. Macko of Bogdaniec recounts his experiences in war while introducing his young nephew, Zbyszko, who aims to prove himself as a knight. They discuss upcoming tournaments and the potential for glory, as Zbyszko has made a vow to capture enemy crests as tokens of his bravery. The atmosphere shifts when a princess and her court arrive at the inn, marking a significant turn in their story, revealing both personal ambitions and the political tensions of the era. The opening chapters set the stage for a rich narrative filled with feudal loyalties, romance, and the mental landscapes of knights as they navigate their fates amidst the looming threat of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Thomas Berger, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Knights_of_the_Cross
- Release date is 2005-12-01
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.