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Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andy Jewell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a compilation of adapted literary works primarily directed toward children, created in the early 20th century. The text serves as an engaging introduction to some of the world's best literature, featuring selections from classic authors such as Jonathan Swift and Alfred Tennyson, while also including various poems and historical accounts. This volume aims to inspire a love for reading and to present timeless tales and themes in a manner that captivates a younger audience. The opening of "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" introduces readers to the life of Jonathan Swift, detailing his early life, his education at the University of Dublin, and his eventual rise as a notable author and satirist, culminating in his famous work, "Gulliver's Travels." The narrative highlights key moments from Swift's life—his childhood struggles, academic failures, and notable friendships—before transitioning into a discussion of his renowned satirical adventures. The opening offers a biographical context for understanding Swift's later literary achievements, particularly "Gulliver's Travels," which is characterized as both a captivating tale and a profound political satire, making it a piece that resonates across generations and elevates the appreciation for literature in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 11250
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5
Credits: Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andy Jewell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a compilation of adapted literary works primarily directed toward children, created in the early 20th century. The text serves as an engaging introduction to some of the world's best literature, featuring selections from classic authors such as Jonathan Swift and Alfred Tennyson, while also including various poems and historical accounts. This volume aims to inspire a love for reading and to present timeless tales and themes in a manner that captivates a younger audience. The opening of "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" introduces readers to the life of Jonathan Swift, detailing his early life, his education at the University of Dublin, and his eventual rise as a notable author and satirist, culminating in his famous work, "Gulliver's Travels." The narrative highlights key moments from Swift's life—his childhood struggles, academic failures, and notable friendships—before transitioning into a discussion of his renowned satirical adventures. The opening offers a biographical context for understanding Swift's later literary achievements, particularly "Gulliver's Travels," which is characterized as both a captivating tale and a profound political satire, making it a piece that resonates across generations and elevates the appreciation for literature in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 11250
Published: Feb 1, 2004
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.