Mia kontrabandulo by Louisa May Alcott
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"Mia Kontrabandulo" by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and human dignity during a tumultuous period in American history, likely during the Civil War era. The narrative centers around the experiences of a compassionate young woman who becomes entangled in the lives of a group of individuals affected by slavery, particularly focusing on a young black man who
escapes his oppressors. The story unfolds in a hospital setting, where the protagonist, a nurse, is faced with the moral complexities presented by a wounded contraband, a term used for escaped slaves during that time. The nurse, dedicated to her work, meets Roberto, a strong and proud man who has faced terrible injustices and losses, including the death of his beloved Lucino. As their paths converge, themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice are explored, culminating in an emotional battle between revenge and compassion. The novel paints a vivid picture of the characters' struggles, revealing deep insights into the human condition and the era's social dynamics, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and the moral quandaries of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Grobe, Edwin, 1927-2015 |
| Uniform Title | My contraband. Esperanto |
| Title | Mia kontrabandulo |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert L. Read, William Patterson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Esperanto |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17665 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17665-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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