On the Field of Glory (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy Henryk Sienkiewicz
Length12h 29m
About this audiobook
On the Field of Glory is Henryk Sienkiewicz's late historical romance, set in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on the eve of Jan Sobieski's great struggle against the Ottoman Empire. Through scenes of manor life, courtship, feasting, quarrel, and military expectation, the novel evokes the ethos of the szlachta—its piety, pride, courage, and volatility. Written in Sienkiewicz's richly pictorial, archaizing prose, it belongs to the same patriotic tradition as his Trilogy, though it is more elegiac and preparatory than climactic. Sienkiewicz, born in 1846 in Russian-partitioned Poland, became the foremost literary guardian of Polish historical memory. Journalist, traveler, and Nobel laureate, he repeatedly turned to the national past to console and fortify readers living without political independence. On the Field of Glory reflects his lifelong conviction that history, imaginatively reconstructed, could preserve communal dignity and moral confidence. This book is recommended to readers interested in historical fiction as national epic, especially those drawn to seventeenth-century Europe, chivalric culture, and the literary uses of memory. Though unfinished in its larger design, it offers a compelling entrance into Sienkiewicz's world of honor, faith, romance, and impending war.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (21)
Includes Amazon
GenreHistorical Fiction, Romance
Length12 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 11, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WITH FIRE & SWORD Trilogy (Annotated)
20CHAPTER XIV
2Introduction
21CHAPTER XV
3Synopsis
22CHAPTER XVI
4Historical Context
23CHAPTER XVII
5Author Biography
24CHAPTER XVIII
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6INTRODUCTORY
25CHAPTER XIX
7CHAPTER I
26CHAPTER XX
8CHAPTER II
27CHAPTER XXI
9CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XXII
10CHAPTER IV
29CHAPTER XXIII
11CHAPTER V
30CHAPTER XXIV
12CHAPTER VI
31CHAPTER XXV
13CHAPTER VII
32CHAPTER XXVI
14CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER XXVII
15CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER XXVIII
16CHAPTER X
35Analysis
17CHAPTER XI
36Reflection
18CHAPTER XII
37Memorable Quotes
19CHAPTER XIII
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