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Raspe, Rudolf Erich
1737
1794
Raspe, R. E. (Rudolf Erich)
Raspe, Rudolph Eric
Raspe, Rudolph Erich
The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen
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"The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen" by Rudolf Erich Raspe is a fantastical collection of fictional travel narratives written in the late 18th century. The book follows the adventures of the Baron Munchausen, a charismatic and boastful character who recounts his outrageous and exaggerated exploits in a comical style, providing satirical commentary on the nature of truth and storytelling. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Munchausen's whimsical journey, which begins with a voyage to the island of Ceylon. In this opening portion, he encounters a ferocious lion and a crocodile, demonstrating both his luck and resourcefulness as he defeats them in a series of improbable events. The Baron’s humorous tone and fanciful storytelling quickly establish the extravagant nature of his adventures, blending elements of absurdity with sharp satire, revealing not just the fantastic tales he spins but also a critique of the travelers' tales he seeks to parody. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Humorous stories
Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
Tall tales
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Category: Humour
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: Classics of Literature
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