| Author |
Bulthuis, H. J. (Hindrik Jan), 1865-1945 |
| LoC No. |
38015825
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| Title |
Idoj de Orfeo
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Andrew Sly, Jeff G. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Idoj de Orfeo" by H. J. Bulthuis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to a young boy living on a remote island with his parents and a small assortment of animals. The narrative unfolds through the child’s perspective as he contemplates his surroundings, the distant mainland, and the tales of adventure that captivate his imagination." The opening of the novel introduces us to a boy who stands on the stairs of his house, gazing out at the sea and pondering the mysteries beyond his isolated life on the island. He reflects on his parents, particularly his father, who is a distant figure, and experiences a sense of wonder and longing as he compares himself to characters from the stories he's been told, such as Robinson Crusoe. The boy’s daily life is filled with simple tasks like collecting seagull eggs, roaming freely with his animals, and longing for his father's return from the village. This beginning sets the stage for his imaginative and introspective journey, emphasizing themes of isolation, curiosity, and the innocence of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Esperanto |
| LoC Class |
PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
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| Subject |
Esperanto fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64579 |
| Release Date |
Feb 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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