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Uniform Title: Un billet de loterie. English
Title: Ticket No. "9672"
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Norm Wolcott, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Ticket No. '9672'" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint Norwegian inn run by Dame Hansen and her daughter Hulda, focusing on their lives and interactions with various travelers. The narrative begins with the anticipation of Hulda receiving a letter from her beloved Ole, who is away on a fishing expedition in Newfoundland, setting the tone for themes of longing, familial bonds, and the simplicity of rural life. The opening of "Ticket No. '9672'" introduces us to the inn's tranquil yet stormy night, showcasing a conversation between mother and daughter about their daily lives and upcoming provisions needed for travelers. Dame Hansen voices her concern for her son Joel, who is out late, and Hulda expresses her eagerness for news from Ole. The calm atmosphere quickly shifts with the dramatic arrival of a traveler bearing a letter for Hulda, which is revealed to be from Ole, stirring emotions of hope and uncertainty. The reader is drawn into the intimate dynamics of this family, hinting at the trials and adventures that lie ahead as they navigate life, love, and potential dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Translator: Kendall, Laura E.
EBook No.: 13527
Published: Sep 26, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Lotteries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Un billet de loterie. English
Title: Ticket No. "9672"
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Norm Wolcott, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Ticket No. '9672'" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint Norwegian inn run by Dame Hansen and her daughter Hulda, focusing on their lives and interactions with various travelers. The narrative begins with the anticipation of Hulda receiving a letter from her beloved Ole, who is away on a fishing expedition in Newfoundland, setting the tone for themes of longing, familial bonds, and the simplicity of rural life. The opening of "Ticket No. '9672'" introduces us to the inn's tranquil yet stormy night, showcasing a conversation between mother and daughter about their daily lives and upcoming provisions needed for travelers. Dame Hansen voices her concern for her son Joel, who is out late, and Hulda expresses her eagerness for news from Ole. The calm atmosphere quickly shifts with the dramatic arrival of a traveler bearing a letter for Hulda, which is revealed to be from Ole, stirring emotions of hope and uncertainty. The reader is drawn into the intimate dynamics of this family, hinting at the trials and adventures that lie ahead as they navigate life, love, and potential dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Translator: Kendall, Laura E.
EBook No.: 13527
Published: Sep 26, 2004
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Lotteries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.