Sonnets From The Crimea (1917)

Sonnets From The Crimea is a collection of poems written by Adam Mickiewicz, a Polish poet and writer, in 1917. The sonnets were written during Mickiewicz's exile in Russia, where he was sent after participating in the failed Polish uprising against Russian rule in 1830.The collection consists of 18 sonnets, each of which explores themes of exile, nostalgia, and longing for home. The poems are written in the traditional sonnet form, with 14 lines and a strict rhyme scheme.Mickiewicz's language is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions of the Crimean landscape and the emotions that it inspires. The sonnets are deeply personal, reflecting the poet's own experiences of exile and his longing for his homeland.Overall, Sonnets From The Crimea is a powerful and moving collection of poems that captures the essence of Mickiewicz's experience of exile and his enduring love for his homeland. It is a testament to the enduring power of poetry to express the deepest human emotions and experiences.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.