Der Findling. Erster Band. by Jules Verne
"Der Findling. Erster Band." by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Ireland, particularly focusing on the somber atmosphere of Connaught, where we encounter a young boy dubbed "Findling" who has been subjected to a cruel fate. The narrative explores themes of poverty, exploitation, and the search for identity, as Findling is discovered in a distressing situation that hints at deeper social issues. At
the start of "Der Findling," the reader is introduced to the bleak living conditions in Westport, a town in Connaught. The opening chapter describes Thornpipe, a callous puppeteer, who parades through the streets with his cart and a young boy, unknowingly drawing attention to the child's plight. When the townspeople discover the boy, they realize he has been kept in a state of servitude and mistreatment by Thornpipe. The boy's name is revealed to be "Findling," and despite the harsh realities surrounding him, there is a glimmer of hope as the community rallies to protect him from his tormentor. This opening sets the stage for a story that promises to delve into the struggles of Findling as he seeks to escape from a life of hardship and find his place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Der Findling. Erster Band. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Translation of P'tit-bonhomme vol. 1. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Findling_(Verne) |
| Credits |
Produced by K.F. Greiner, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Merchants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Farmers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46180 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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