"Pan Tadeusz," Adam Mickiewicz's epic poem, is a cornerstone of Polish literature. This English translation, subtitled "Or, The Last Foray in Lithuania, a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812, in Twelve Books," transports readers to a pivotal moment in Polish history. The poem vividly depicts the lives, customs, and conflicts of the Polish gentry in Lithuania against the backdrop of Napoleon's campaign against Russia. Through rich, descriptive language and engaging characters, Mickiewicz weaves a tale of love, honor, and national identity. "Pan Tadeusz" remains a powerful and enduring work, offering profound insights into Polish culture and the enduring spirit of a nation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.