| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
Kéraban-Le-Têtu, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A9raban_the_Inflexible
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Kéraban-Le-Têtu, Volume II" by Jules Verne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story continues to follow the stubborn character Kéraban as he embarks on an adventurous journey marked by challenges and an unwavering determination. The narrative intertwines themes of travel and personal quirks, particularly focusing on Kéraban's struggles and interactions with other compelling characters, such as Van Mitten and the loyal servant Bruno. The opening of the volume introduces us to the character Van Mitten, who is frustrated by his inability to visit historical sites and instead dedicates himself to locating the obstinate Kéraban. We learn about the small town of Poti, where delays in finding transportation begin to complicate their journey. Ahmet, Kéraban's nephew, plans to join his uncle, but Van Mitten faces the dilemma of whether to continue with Kéraban, whose unyielding nature threatens to lead them into trouble. Tensions arise as Bruno, weighing his fading health against the journey's demands, voices his opinions about their plans. The chapter sets the stage for an engaging tale filled with humor, camaraderie, and the exploration of determination in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Turkey -- History -- Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8175 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 24, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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