Movie · 1974

Is The Deluge based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Deluge is based on the book The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1886).

The Deluge is book 2 of The Trilogy series.

The movie was released in 1974.

The book behind The Deluge

The Deluge

by Henryk Sienkiewicz · first published 1886 · historical fiction

1886 novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

The Trilogy: books in order

  1. With Fire and Sword (1884)
  2. The Deluge (1886)
  3. Fire in the Steppe (1888)

Common questions

Is The Deluge based on a book?

Yes. The Deluge is based on the book The Deluge by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1886).

Who wrote the book The Deluge is based on?

The Deluge was written by Henryk Sienkiewicz and first published in 1886.

Is The Deluge part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in The Trilogy series (3 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with With Fire and Sword, book 1 of The Deluge. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.

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