Henryk Sienkiewicz Collected editions

Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846 – 1916) was a Polish novelist and Nobel Prize laureate whose adventure novel In Desert and Wilderness follows two European children as they journey across Africa after being kidnapped during a political conflict. While a product of its colonial-era perspective, the novel’s vivid landscapes and dramatic events made it a popular classic of its time.

Sienkiewicz’s mastery of historical and adventure fiction is evident throughout his work, which also includes Quo Vadis and The Trilogy.

Through In Desert and Wilderness, Henryk Sienkiewicz offered a romanticized yet enduringly popular tale of resilience and courage.