Dust and Ashes, also known as Demolished, is a novel written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and published in 1899. The story is set in Warsaw, Poland during the late 1800s and follows the lives of two brothers, Stanislaw and Wladyslaw, who come from a wealthy family. Stanislaw is a successful lawyer who is well-respected in society, while Wladyslaw is a talented artist who struggles to find success. Despite their differences, the brothers are close and care...