Tri Noveloj by Washington Irving
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Irving, Washington, 1783-1859 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Grobe, Edwin, 1927-2015 |
| Title | Tri Noveloj |
| Contents | Ripo Van-Vinklo -- Al la Leganto -- Aventuro de la Germana Studento |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Esperanto |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21195 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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