| Author |
Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller, 1831-1885 |
| Uniform Title |
A bad boy's diary. German
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| Title |
Tagebuch eines bösen Buben
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"Tagebuch eines bösen Buben" by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is told from the perspective of an impish young boy named Schorschi, who documents his thoughts and misadventures in a diary. The narrative captures the trials and tribulations of childhood, exploring themes of innocence, family dynamics, and the humorous mischief that often accompanies youth. The opening portion introduces us to Schorschi on his eighth birthday, as he expresses his desire for a diary, believing it will mark him as grown-up, much like his older sisters. As he attempts to write, he humorously recounts events involving his family's interactions, including a visit from an unwanted suitor and his struggles with jealousy over his sister's romantic interest. Schorschi's adventures lead him into trouble, such as accidentally falling into a fish pond and causing chaos in the household, which paints a picture of a mischievous yet endearing character navigating the complexities of family life. This introduction sets the tone for a charming and entertaining exploration of a boy's world, filled with curiosity and antics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American wit and humor
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| Subject |
Diary fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45956 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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