Paroni von Münchhausenin retket ja seikkailut by Rudolf Erich Raspe
"Paroni von Münchhausenin retket ja seikkailut" by Rudolf Erich Raspe is a collection of fantastical tales written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the outrageous exploits of the titular character, Baron Münchhausen, who embarks on a series of ludicrous adventures that blend humor, exaggeration, and wit. Through his misadventures, the Baron traverses various landscapes and encounters an array of outlandish challenges, showcasing his larger-than-life persona. The opening of this collection
introduces the reader to the Baron as he embarks on a winter journey toward Russia. During this journey, he encounters a freezing man, whom he helps by sharing his cloak. As he continues, he finds himself in increasingly absurd situations, such as waking up to discover his horse hanging from a church steeple after a night in the snow. The narrative immediately sets a whimsical tone, filled with unexpected twists and showcases the Baron's knack for survival and ingenuity in extraordinary circumstances. With vivid storytelling, the initial chapters promise readers a mix of humor, adventure, and charm, engaging them with the delightful escapades of the eccentric Baron. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794 |
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Translator | Suomalainen, Samuli, 1850-1907 |
Title | Paroni von Münchhausenin retket ja seikkailut |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen |
Note | Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Credits | Produced by Juha Kiuru |
Language | Finnish |
LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
Subject | Humorous stories |
Subject | Voyages and travels -- Fiction |
Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction |
Subject | Tall tales |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 48623 |
Release Date | Apr 1, 2015 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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