Ashes (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Stefan Żeromski
- First Published: 1904
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: 1796-1812
- Setting: Poland and Spain
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction, War fiction
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Eighteenth century, Soldiers, Poland or Polish people, Feudalism, Peasantry or peasants, Napoleonic Wars
- Locales: Spain, Poland
Characters Discussed
Raphael Olbromski, adventurous son of an aristocratic Polish landowner. As a boy, he is thrown out of school for an escapade and then is cast out of the family by his strict father for bringing disgrace upon his name. Befriended by a nobleman, Raphael settles down and spends some time in school. After working four years as a laborer on his father’s land, he serves for a time as secretary to his benefactor, Prince Gintult. Following a tragic escapade with the girl he loves, Raphael joins the forces of Napoleon and fights bravely with the French...
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