The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German by Wyss
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| Author | Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818 |
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| Editor | Wyss, Johann Rudolf, 1782-1830 |
| Illustrator | Rogers, Walter S., 1871-1937 |
| Translator | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Title | The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Swiss Family Robinson: A Translation from the Original German" by Johann Rudolf Wyss, edited by William H.G. Kingston, is a classic adventure novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around the Robinson family, who find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island, prompting a struggle for survival and the exploration of their resourcefulness and family dynamics in the face of adversity. The opening of the narrative plunges readers into the chaos of a violent storm at sea, where the father navigates the crisis as their ship is wrecked. As the crew panics and ultimately abandons the family, the father and his four sons gather courage and begin to make plans for their survival on the shore, fashioning makeshift swimming belts and gathering resources from the wreck. They face initial challenges, including the fear of being alone and the urgency of establishing a temporary refuge. The family’s strong bond and reliance on one another shine through as they transition from despair to a hopeful outlook for the future, setting the tone for a tale of adventure and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Survival -- Fiction |
| Subject | Family life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41659 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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