A Modern Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Adventures of Oliver Munier by Howard Pyle
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"A Modern Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Adventures of Oliver Munier" by Howard Pyle is an extravaganza written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Oliver Munier, an idle boy in a small town, who suddenly encounters an enigmatic uncle from America, launching him into a series of extraordinary adventures filled with mystery and intrigue." "The opening of the work introduces the historical figure of the Comte de St. Germaine and
sets the stage in the little town of Flourens, where Oliver is portrayed as a lazy son lamented by his mother. The arrival of a grand coach heralds the appearance of the mysterious gentleman in black, Oliver's supposed uncle, who claims to be wealthy and introduces Oliver to a new life. The family's nomadic air is quickly punctuated by unsettling occurrences, particularly around Oliver's new uncle and his servant, Gaspard, hinting at darker undertones to their wealth and existence. As the narrative unfolds, Oliver is thrust into an enigmatic world both captivating and terrifying, filled with secrets and danger that promise gripping adventures ahead." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Modern Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Adventures of Oliver Munier An Extravaganza in Four Acts |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Alchemists -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Louis XV, 1715-1774 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Saint-Germain, comte de, -1784 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48444 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48444-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 535 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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