“Pan Tadeusz” by Adam Mickiewicz is an epic poem considered a masterpiece of Polish literature. Set in the early 19th century against the backdrop of the Polish-Lithuanian gentry, it depicts the conflicts between two families, the Soplicy and the Gerwacy. Through the prism of personal stories and traditions, the poem explores themes of love, honor, and national identity, while descriptions of nature and everyday life create a vivid image of the Polish land. “Pan Tadeusz” is also an important cultural monument, symbolizing the desire for independence and unity of the Polish people.