Bolesław Prus

Bolesław Prus, born Aleksander Głowacki, was a Polish novelist, a leading figure in the history of Polish literature and philosophy, best known for his novels 'The Doll' and 'Pharaoh'. He was a major representative of realism in 19th-century Polish literature, focusing on the social and moral issues of his time.

Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. Pharaoh

    "Pharaoh" is a historical novel set in ancient Egypt, during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses XIII. The story is a complex and compelling tale of court intrigue, power struggles, and the inevitable clash between church and state. The young Pharaoh, Ramses XIII, is pitted against the powerful and entrenched priesthood and the corrupt and decaying Egyptian nobility. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the human condition, while providing a detailed and accurate portrayal of ancient Egyptian culture and society.