LITERATURE -- Henryk Sienkiewcz 1905 - Anaheim, CA
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 33° 50.175 W 117° 55.688
11S E 414122 N 3744387
This is one of many plaques and historical makers at Founder's Park.
Waymark Code: WMMNRT
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/15/2014
Views: 5
The plaque says, "The first home built in Anaheim (1857). It was here that Henrk Sienkiewicz resided with Madame Helena Modjeska in 1876. He is one of the most popular Polish writes and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1905 for his outstanding merits as an epic writer. He is best known as the author of Quo Vadis. While in Anaheim, he wrote Lity z podrozy (Letters from a journey) and was inspired to write two short stories about Orange County: "A Comedy of Errors" and Orso: An American Hercules (set in Anaheim). This site is dedicated a Letters Landmark by Friends of Libraries USA.
Field of Accomplishment: Literature
Year of Award: 1905
Primary Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Relevant Web Site: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
VISIT LOGS
1. The waymark coordinates must be personally visited.
2. Give the date and a description of your visit
3. Post at least one photo taken at the time of your visit