Leszko The Bastard

Leszko The Bastard: A Tale Of Polish Grief is a novel written by Alfred Austin and published in 1877. The story is set in Poland in the 18th century and follows the life of Leszko, a young man who is born out of wedlock and faces discrimination and prejudice throughout his life. Despite his illegitimate birth, Leszko possesses a strong sense of honor and justice, and he becomes a leader of the Polish resistance against the Russian occupation of his country. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Zosia, who is also fighting for the freedom of Poland. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and patriotism, as well as the struggles of the Polish people during a time of political upheaval. Leszko The Bastard is a powerful and emotional story that offers a glimpse into the history and culture of Poland.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.