The White Eagle of Poland
The White Eagle of Poland by E.F. Benson is a novel that tells the story of a young man named John who travels to Poland in search of his family's roots. He discovers that he has a connection with the Polish nobility and becomes involved in their struggles against the Russian Empire. The book explores themes such as nationalism, patriotism, and the struggle for independence.
By E.F. Benson · First published 2023 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 9 chapters · 52,743 words
First lines
At the beginning of the war it is probable that few people of average education had any very accurate idea even of the place which the Kingdom of Poland occupies on the map of Europe, and to the English mind it but belonged to that nebulous system of geographical expressions such as Bohemia, Galicia or Serbia, indefinite, shadowy states towards the East of Europe, concerning which it was necessary to consult an atlas. Fewer still knew anything about its past history or its present condition, beyond, perhaps, that it was connected with Russia, since they mildly remembered that the Tsar of all the Russias was also King of Poland, much as the German Emperor was also King of Prussia. And fewest of all even among the skilled and well-informed augurs of political omens saw or guessed that before the war was over Poland would have acquired so huge a significance as it, and the problems connected with it, imply to-day.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.F. Benson
- Date: 2023 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 52,743 words
- Structure: 9 chapters, 470 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is loosely based on the historical events surrounding Poland's national symbol, the White Eagle.
- Adventure — The protagonist participates in thrilling, hazardous, and daring experiences, making it fit into the Adventure genre.
- Drama — The book depicts serious subject matters and events involving intense character development and interaction, qualifying it as a Drama.
Tags
historical fiction · Poland · World War I · nationalism · identity · cultural heritage · family saga · political intrigue · romance · adventure · heroism · struggle
Contents
- POLAND AND MITTEL-EUROPA
- THE RUSSIAN PROCLAMATION
- POLAND UNDER THE PARTITIONS
- THE FIRST YEAR OF THE GERMAN OCCUPATION
- POLAND AND THE ENTENTE
- ATTEMPTED SOLUTIONS
- POLAND'S PLACE IN NEW EUROPE
- POLISH INDEPENDENCE (MADE IN GERMANY)
- THE POLISH LEGIONS