The Third Woman (1898)

The Third Woman is a novel written by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz and published in 1898. The story is set in 19th century Poland and follows the lives of two men, Jozef and Wladek, who are both in love with the same woman, Marynia. However, Marynia is not interested in either of them and instead falls for a third man, a wealthy and powerful aristocrat named Prince Michal. As the story progresses, Jozef and Wladek become bitter rivals, each determined to win Marynia’s affections. Meanwhile, Prince Michal’s interest in Marynia wanes and he begins to pursue other women, leading to a series of dramatic events that ultimately culminate in tragedy.Through his vivid descriptions of Polish society and his exploration of themes such as love, jealousy, and betrayal, Sienkiewicz creates a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. The Third Woman is widely regarded as one of Sienkiewicz’s finest novels and a masterpiece of Polish literature.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.