Project Gutenberg
2005-01-17
Public domain in the USA.
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Spyri, Johanna
1827
1901
Heusser, Johanna Louise
Spyri, Johanna Heusser
Brooks, Louise
1835
1892
Brooks, Mrs. Francis
Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country
Originally bound with Veronica, ebook 14627.
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
"Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country" by Johanna Spyri is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This heartwarming tale revolves around Major Karl Falk, who, after being wounded in the war, relocates with his young daughter, Dora, to Karlsruhe to seek care and live near his half-sister, Aunt Ninette, and her husband, Uncle Titus. It explores themes of familial love, loss, and the innocent joys of childhood, as shown through the experiences of Dora and her father. The opening of the story introduces Major Falk and his daughter Dora as they enjoy their daily walks under the lindens. Major Falk is portrayed as a devoted father who shares stories of Dora's deceased mother, creating a bond steeped in love and beloved memories. Their tranquil life is disrupted by the Major's deteriorating health, prompting a move to live with Uncle Titus and Aunt Ninette. Aunt Ninette is characterized by her anxious nature, while Uncle Titus is buried in his writing. The story sets a poignant tone as it highlights Dora's affection for her father and her struggles with his illness, foreshadowing a poignant journey through grief and growing up, woven into the fabric of family bonds and childhood relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Novels
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