«From Peasant to King» in Polish with a Parallel Translation

"From Peasant to King" is a historical novel by Józef Ignacy Kraszewski, published in 1878. The novel tells the story of Jan Dzikowski, who starts his life as a peasant boy, but through luck and his own intelligence becomes a king. The book describes the socio-political changes that occurred in Poland in the 16th century, as well as including love and intrigue against the backdrop of historical events.