La Faraono (1957)

by Bolesław Prus

Other authorsIsaj Dratwer (Translator), Kazimierz Bein (Translator)
Paper Book, 1957

Status

Available

Call number

813

Publication

Varsovio, Eldonejo Polonia

Description

First published in 1895-96 as a serial in the Warsaw Illustrated Weekly, Pharaoh is one of the classic novels of Polish literature. It sets a timeless political drama in ancient Egypt during the fictional reign of Ramses XIII. Representing extensive historical research, this engrossing novel presents a panoramic and unforgettable view of Egyptian statecraft, industry, and social life. This new translation by Christopher Kasparek supersedes an earlier incomplete English version published in 1912.

Language

Original language

Polish

Original publication date

1895-1896 (Polish) (in serial form)
1897 (Polish)
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