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Uniform Title: Dei Reis' nah Belligen. Finnish
Title: Matkustus Belgiaan
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Matkustus Belgiaan" by Fritz Reuter is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the context of a small village where the lives of two neighboring families, particularly focusing on the main characters Ukko Swart and his son Frits, are intertwined with discussions about sending Frits abroad for education in Belgium. The book humorously explores themes of parental authority, youth aspirations, and the cultural curiosity of travel. At the start of the story, Ukko Swart, a laid-back farmer, contemplates his son's future while dealing with the comical chaos created by the local insects and the menial problems of daily life. His neighbor, Ukko Witt, joins him to discuss an important decision regarding their sons, leading to a humorous debate between the two men and their wives about the necessity and safety of sending the boys away. Swart's determination to expose Frits to experiences beyond their village life highlights a clash of ambitions and parental concerns, while the comic interactions with their wives showcase the humor in their domestic lives. The opening sets a light-hearted tone that invites readers to engage with the characters' journeys ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874
EBook No.: 36362
Published: Jun 9, 2011
Downloads: 83
Language: Finnish
Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Adaptations
Subject: Peasants -- Germany -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Dei Reis' nah Belligen. Finnish
Title: Matkustus Belgiaan
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Matkustus Belgiaan" by Fritz Reuter is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the context of a small village where the lives of two neighboring families, particularly focusing on the main characters Ukko Swart and his son Frits, are intertwined with discussions about sending Frits abroad for education in Belgium. The book humorously explores themes of parental authority, youth aspirations, and the cultural curiosity of travel. At the start of the story, Ukko Swart, a laid-back farmer, contemplates his son's future while dealing with the comical chaos created by the local insects and the menial problems of daily life. His neighbor, Ukko Witt, joins him to discuss an important decision regarding their sons, leading to a humorous debate between the two men and their wives about the necessity and safety of sending the boys away. Swart's determination to expose Frits to experiences beyond their village life highlights a clash of ambitions and parental concerns, while the comic interactions with their wives showcase the humor in their domestic lives. The opening sets a light-hearted tone that invites readers to engage with the characters' journeys ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874
EBook No.: 36362
Published: Jun 9, 2011
Downloads: 83
Language: Finnish
Subject: Epic poetry, German -- Adaptations
Subject: Peasants -- Germany -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.