The Marvellous Adventures and Rare Conceits of Master Tyll Owlglass by Mackenzie et al.

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Translator Mackenzie, Kenneth R. H. (Kenneth Robert Henderson), 1833-1886
Illustrator Crowquill, Alfred, 1804-1872
Title The Marvellous Adventures and Rare Conceits of Master Tyll Owlglass
Newly collected, chronicled and set forth, in our English tongue
Note Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Marvellous Adventures and Rare Conceits of Master Tyll Owlglass" by Kenneth R. H. Mackenzie is a collection of humorous tales written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the whimsical exploits of Tyll Owlglass, a clever and roguish character from German folklore known for his sharp wit and cunning tricks that often parody societal norms. The stories promise to offer both entertainment and social commentary reflecting the period's cultural and literary sensibilities. The opening of the work introduces Tyll Owlglass as a distinctive and mischievous figure whose antics are both humorous and insightful. We learn about his birth, which is marked by multiple christenings, hinting at his extraordinary nature. As a child, he showcases his wit and cleverness in amusing interactions with adults, such as offering sage advice to a traveler and duping a baker to procure bread for his mother. These early adventures set the tone for Owlglass's future exploits, filled with comedic mischief and social satire, suggesting that readers can anticipate a series of entertaining and thought-provoking tales that explore the follies of human nature through the experiences of this unforgettable character. (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 Satire
Subject Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Practical jokes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Deception -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Eulenspiegel (Satire) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fools and jesters -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 55035
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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