Tri Noveloj by Washington Irving

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Author Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Translator Grobe, Edwin, 1927-2015
Title Tri Noveloj
Note Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Ripo Van-Vinklo -- Al la Leganto -- Aventuro de la Germana Studento
Summary "Tri Noveloj" by Washington Irving is a collection of short stories written during the early 19th century. The book primarily explores themes of folklore and the fantastical, showcasing Irving's characteristic blend of humor and moral lessons through narrative. The stories included are "Rip Van Winkle," "To the Reader," and "Adventure of the German Student," each presenting unique characters and intriguing plots rooted in both myth and reality. In "Rip Van Winkle," we follow the titular character who escapes his nagging wife by wandering into the Catskill Mountains, where he falls asleep for twenty years. Upon awakening, he discovers a vastly changed world, reflecting on themes of change and the passage of time. The second story addresses the readers directly, inviting them into further tales with a playful tone. The final story, "Adventure of the German Student," features a melancholic scholar who encounters a mysterious woman on the brink of a violent and tumultuous historical backdrop, leading to a dark twist. Each narrative in the collection presents not only an engaging story but also captures deeper reflections on human nature, society, and the inexorable flow of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Esperanto
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 21195
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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