Konrad Vallenrod: A Historical Tale, From The Prussian, And Lithuanian Annals (1841)

Konrad Vallenrod is a historical novel written by Adam Mickiewicz and originally published in 1841. The story is set in medieval Prussia and Lithuania, and follows the character of Konrad Vallenrod, a knight who is seeking revenge against the Teutonic Knights who killed his family. Vallenrod joins the Lithuanian army and rises through the ranks, eventually becoming a leader of the Lithuanian rebellion against the Teutonic Knights. Along the way, he falls in love with a Lithuanian princess, but his desire for revenge threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. The novel is a complex exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for justice, set against the backdrop of a turbulent and violent period in European history. Mickiewicz's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and powerful imagery, and Konrad Vallenrod is considered one of his greatest works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.