| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
Der Findling. Erster Band.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Translation of P'tit-bonhomme vol. 1.
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| Credits |
Produced by K.F. Greiner, Markus Brenner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Der Findling. Erster Band." by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Ireland, particularly focusing on the somber atmosphere of Connaught, where we encounter a young boy dubbed "Findling" who has been subjected to a cruel fate. The narrative explores themes of poverty, exploitation, and the search for identity, as Findling is discovered in a distressing situation that hints at deeper social issues. At the start of "Der Findling," the reader is introduced to the bleak living conditions in Westport, a town in Connaught. The opening chapter describes Thornpipe, a callous puppeteer, who parades through the streets with his cart and a young boy, unknowingly drawing attention to the child's plight. When the townspeople discover the boy, they realize he has been kept in a state of servitude and mistreatment by Thornpipe. The boy's name is revealed to be "Findling," and despite the harsh realities surrounding him, there is a glimmer of hope as the community rallies to protect him from his tormentor. This opening sets the stage for a story that promises to delve into the struggles of Findling as he seeks to escape from a life of hardship and find his place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Merchants -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Farmers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Ireland -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46180 |
| Release Date |
Jul 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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