On The Bright Shore (1898)

On The Bright Shore is a novel written by Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz and first published in 1898. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young Polish nobleman named Andrzej Kmicic. Andrzej is a proud and impulsive man who is deeply loyal to his country and its traditions, but his arrogance and recklessness often lead him into trouble.The novel begins with Andrzej's involvement in the Khmelnytsky Uprising, a revolt against Polish rule in Ukraine. After his involvement in the uprising, Andrzej is forced to flee and ends up in Istanbul, where he becomes a soldier in the Ottoman army. He eventually returns to Poland, but his experiences in Istanbul have changed him, and he struggles to find his place in a country that has also changed.Throughout the novel, Sienkiewicz explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and identity. He also vividly portrays the political and social realities of 17th century Poland, including the ongoing conflict with neighboring countries and the struggle for power among the Polish nobility.On The Bright Shore is considered one of Sienkiewicz's most important works and is often compared to his more famous novel, Quo Vadis. It is a powerful and moving story of a man's journey to find his place in the world, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Polish history.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.