Silva rerum IV completes the great Vilnius saga of the Narwoysz family. The events take place at the end of the 18th century — a time of political, economic, and cultural upheavals, a turning point between epochs, when the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is experiencing political decline and simultaneously a breakthrough of progressive ideas.

Professor of mathematics, Jesuit Franciszek Ksawery Narwoysz is a citizen not only of the Duchy but of the world, a Freemason and philosopher. Nancy, Vienna, Kraków, Warsaw, Amsterdam, Paris, London — the trajectory of his travels, where he meets powerful rulers, outstanding scientists and extraordinary women, observes the wonders of music and theater, experiences forbidden love, and brings to Vilnius the latest scientific knowledge and the fresh wind of the Enlightenment.

The cycle of historical novels “Silva rerum” by Doctor of Art History Kristina Sabaliauskaitė is one of the most significant events in Lithuanian literature of recent decades, which has received attention and recognition in Lithuania and abroad.

"Kristina Sabaliauskaitė is one of the strongest and most expressive voices of the historical novel in Europe." (Olga Tokarczuk)

"In Latvian literature, we have no work that tells so much about our history, written in such a wonderful, refined language, had such a high readability index, and at the same time made us reflect on ourselves, our place in life, and love for our fellow man." (Kristīne Sadovska, Diena.lv)

Language: Belarusian
Cover: hardcover
Format: 145x200 mm
Number of pages: 404
Place of publication: Prague, Czech Republic
Year of publication: 2025