So Runs The World

So Runs The World is a novel written by the renowned Polish author, Henryk Sienkiewicz. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of a young man named Stefan, who is a talented artist and musician. Stefan comes from a wealthy family and enjoys a life of privilege and luxury, but he is plagued by a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose.As the story progresses, Stefan becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and begins to question the values and beliefs of the society in which he lives. He becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who are dedicated to creating a better world, and he begins to see the potential for art and culture to inspire social change.However, Stefan's idealistic vision is challenged by the harsh realities of the world around him. He witnesses the poverty and suffering of the working-class people, and he becomes embroiled in political turmoil as the country moves towards revolution.So Runs The World is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, political upheaval, and the role of art in society. Sienkiewicz's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring the story to life, and his insightful commentary on the human condition is as relevant today as it was when the book was first published over a century ago.Jadwiga.--No, I must be frank and tell you how it happened. In former times we were such dear friends, and then we have not seen each other for two years. I asked you to come, but I was not sure that you would grant my request, therefore--when the bell rang--after two years--(smiling) I needed a few moments to overcome the emotion. I thought it was necessary for both of us.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.