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Trylogia saska #2

by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, Димитър Икономов (Translator)

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Genres: Polish Literature, Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction

312 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1874

About the author

Józef Ignacy Kraszewski was a Polish writer, historian and journalist who produced more than 200 novels and 150 novellas, short stories, and art reviews (including painters, e.g., Michał Kulesza). He is best known for his epic series on the history of Poland, comprising twenty-nine novels in seventy-nine parts.

As a novelist writing about Polish history, Kraszewski is generally regarded as second only to Henryk Sienkiewicz.

Reviews

[Marcelina Szulc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zaskakująco przyjemna książka. Naprawdę miło zaskoczyła mnie ta historia o grach i intrygach na dworze saskim. Być może kiedyś sięgnę nawet po inne książki Kraszewskiego 😊

[Adi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read for all fans of the Polish royal court.
This novel is the second one of „Trylogia saska”, however it can be read separately from "Memoirs of the Countess Cosel", which focuses on the lives of Countess Cosel and king Augustus the Strong. "Count Bruhl" on the other hand is about the next generation of royalties, under the rule of Augustus III of Poland, son of Augustus the Strong. In any case, the court intrigues, backstabbing and pursuit of power are just as trending here, as in the preceding novel.
If you love a bit of court drama, this is your read.

[Beata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prawdziwa uczta dla miłośników powieści historycznej.

[Piotrek K. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jako audiobook do przełknięcia. Szkoda mi tylko, że Kraszewski, mając materiał na świetną powieść polityczną, ukazującą mechanizmy saskiej władzy, kleci dość banalną historyjkę dworskich gierek i giereczek, w której zupełnie nie ma kontekstu europejskiej polityki i sytuacji międzynarodowej. Osobiście coraz bardziej mnie irytuje ten zaściankowy punkt widzenia...

[Farseer8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great portrait of Saxon rule, court intrigue and the shadows of power. Fast-paced, easy read with well-drawn characters. Some of them deserve more place, they are fascinating - I wish I could read more about them.