Aventures de Baron de Münchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger

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Author Raspe, Rudolf Erich, 1737-1794
Author Bürger, Gottfried August, 1747-1794
Illustrator Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883
Translator Gautier, Théophile, 1836-1904
Title Aventures de Baron de Münchausen
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
Summary "Aventures de Baron de Münchausen" by Rudolf Erich Raspe and Gottfried August Bürger is a satirical collection of tall tales written in the late 18th century. The book centers around the character of Baron Münchausen, a whimsical and boastful nobleman renowned for his outlandish adventures and fanciful claims, often defying the laws of nature and reason. The opening of "Aventures de Baron de Münchausen" introduces us to the baron's travels, starting with his winter journey through Russia. As he navigates harsh conditions, he encounters peculiar situations, including a moment where he inadvertently falls asleep by attaching his horse to the weather vane of a church steeple. The baron’s comedic misadventures continue with a story of dealing with a ravenous wolf while riding a sleigh, showcasing his cleverness and absurdity when he manages to swap roles with the wolf in a bizarre twist. This introduction establishes the baron's larger-than-life persona and sets the tone for a series of hilariously exaggerated escapades that delight in the absurd and challenge the boundaries of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
Subject Tall tales
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EBook-No. 50398
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Most Recently Updated Apr 2, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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