Adam+Mickiewicz

Adam Mickiewicz is a very well known Polish poet and political activist. Adam Mickiewicz was born on December 24, 1798. He is mostly known for the writings and poems that he wrote. They were written to raise Polish morale and go against the Russians, Prussians and Austrians during the time of oppression. His writings reminded people of the good times in Poland before the oppression. Adam Mickiewicz's most popular piece of literature is Pan Tadeusz. Pan Tadeusz was written by Adam when he was in prison. Pan Tadeusz is written about Poland during an older, better time. It is about a well off family in the perfect setting, with near perfect lives. However, due to the Russians coming in, their family relationship is put at a strain and they go through many problems. The two main families are fighting with each other while the two children are in love with each other. This is very similar to Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare. Also, a little village begins a revolt against the Russians. This poem also shows a lot of romanticism. Not only was this time period in Poland known for it's romanticism, but so was Adam Mickiewicz. Pan Tadeusz was written to remind the Polish of the good times in Poland, to never give up. This helped get Poland to revolt against the Russians, Prussians and Austrians occupying Poland. Adam Mickiewicz and his works are one of the most well known Polish writings that raise morale. Adam Mickiewicz was very significant in Poland's history and allowed them to be back onto the map of Europe. Due to his close ties with Napoleon and France, he was able to also help convince France to start the French Revolution. Adam Mickiewicz was never in Krakow, but one of the biggest monuments of him was built there. His remains were also brought here from Paris.