| Author |
Warsberg, Alexander, Freiherr von, 1836-1889 |
| LoC No. |
04021450
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| Title |
Ein Sommer im Orient
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"Ein Sommer im Orient" by Alexander Freiherr von Warsberg is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts a journey through the Eastern Mediterranean, notably starting from Italy and exploring regions such as Corfu and Constantinople, detailing the author’s observations on landscapes, cultures, and historical contexts. At the start of the narrative, the author prepares for his voyage, filled with anticipation and a trace of melancholy as he departs from home. He reflects on the emotional weight of travel, emphasizing the rejuvenating yet bittersweet freedom that exploration brings. The opening chapter sets the stage with vivid descriptions of his train journey towards the Adriatic Sea, encounters with familiar faces, and the mesmerizing beauty of the landscapes he witnesses, ultimately evoking a profound sense of nostalgia and the enchanting allure of the Eastern lands awaiting him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Middle East -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56011 |
| Release Date |
Nov 20, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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