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Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916 |
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Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 |
| Contributor |
Lemonnier, Camille, 1844-1913 |
| Contributor |
Maeterlinck, Maurice, 1862-1949 |
| Contributor |
Vikelas, Demetrios, 1835-1908 |
| Title |
Stories by Foreign Authors: Polish, Greek, Belgian, Hungarian
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Sienkiewicz, H. The light-house keeper of Aspinwall -- Bikelas, D. The plain sister -- Maeterlinck, M. The massacre of the innocents -- Lemonnier, C. Saint Nicholas Eve -- Jokai, M. In love with the Czarina.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nicole Apostola, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Stories by Foreign Authors: Polish, Greek, Belgian, Hungarian" by Henryk Sienkiewicz et al. is a collection of short stories likely compiled in the late 19th century, showcasing diverse narratives from various European perspectives. The stories included open windows into poignant experiences and cultural elements, inviting readers to explore themes of adventure, solitude, and human emotion through characters like the light-house keeper named Skavinski, who emerges with a rich tapestry of hardship and resilience. The opening of "The Light-House Keeper of Aspinwall" introduces us to Skavinski, an aging Polish man who seeks refuge from a life filled with erratic movement and misfortune. His introduction to the light-house keeper position follows the mysterious disappearance of his predecessor during a storm, which sets the stage for his acceptance of this solitary yet vital role. Skavinski's backstory unfolds, revealing his life as a wanderer who has faced various tribulations, enhancing his longing for stability and peace. As he ascends the tower for the first time, a sense of hope and quiet satisfaction blankets him, contrasting sharply with the tumult of his past, inviting readers to witness a pivotal moment of calm amidst the chaos of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Short stories -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5659 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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