Monica Mary Gardner Knihy

This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. The last eleven years of Adam Mickiewicz's life are a chronicle of a soul ensnared in struggle, marked by few outward events aside from two failed attempts to establish a Polish legion in Italy and Turkey. These efforts, emblematic of Mickiewicz's patriotic spirit, ultimately ended in disappointment and culminated in his death. Despite the weight of sorrow and failure, he faced life with unwavering courage, dedicated to uplifting his fellow Poles and humanity. He tirelessly sought the welfare and redemption of his beloved nation, engaging with the political landscape of Europe, particularly in France, yet never finding the solace he sought. Remarkably, he retained an unshakeable faith, embodying the eternal hope that seems to be the birthright of the children of tragic Poland. In these final years, Mickiewicz faced profound loss, including the loss of his chair, the last means of self-support and expression. However, admiration and love for him persisted, following him even in death.