Sonnets From The Crimea (1917)

Sonnets From The Crimea is a collection of sonnets written by Adam Mickiewicz and originally published in 1917. The sonnets were written during Mickiewicz's exile in Crimea where he was sent by the Russian government for his political activities. The sonnets reflect Mickiewicz's feelings of isolation and longing for his homeland as well as his admiration for the natural beauty of Crimea. The collection includes 18 sonnets each with a unique theme and tone ranging from melancholic to hopeful. The language of the sonnets is rich and poetic with vivid descriptions of the landscape and emotional depth. Mickiewicz is considered one of the greatest Polish poets of all time and Sonnets From The Crimea is a testament to his skill and artistry.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.