This powerful novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Henryk Sienkiewicz tells the story of an idealistic young soldier who finds himself caught up in the tumultuous events of his time. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, 'The New Soldier' is a poignant meditation on the nature of war, love, and the human spirit. With a new introduction by noted literary scholar J. Christian Bay, this book remains a timeless classic of world literature...