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Title: Mia Kontrabandulo
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Mia Kontrabandulo" by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and human dignity during a tumultuous period in American history, likely during the Civil War era. The narrative centers around the experiences of a compassionate young woman who becomes entangled in the lives of a group of individuals affected by slavery, particularly focusing on a young black man who escapes his oppressors. The story unfolds in a hospital setting, where the protagonist, a nurse, is faced with the moral complexities presented by a wounded contraband, a term used for escaped slaves during that time. The nurse, dedicated to her work, meets Roberto, a strong and proud man who has faced terrible injustices and losses, including the death of his beloved Lucino. As their paths converge, themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice are explored, culminating in an emotional battle between revenge and compassion. The novel paints a vivid picture of the characters' struggles, revealing deep insights into the human condition and the era's social dynamics, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and the moral quandaries of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
Translator: Grobe, Edwin, 1927-2015
EBook No.: 17665
Published: Feb 3, 2006
Downloads: 112
Language: Esperanto
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mia Kontrabandulo
Note: Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Robert L. Read, William Patterson and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Mia Kontrabandulo" by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and human dignity during a tumultuous period in American history, likely during the Civil War era. The narrative centers around the experiences of a compassionate young woman who becomes entangled in the lives of a group of individuals affected by slavery, particularly focusing on a young black man who escapes his oppressors. The story unfolds in a hospital setting, where the protagonist, a nurse, is faced with the moral complexities presented by a wounded contraband, a term used for escaped slaves during that time. The nurse, dedicated to her work, meets Roberto, a strong and proud man who has faced terrible injustices and losses, including the death of his beloved Lucino. As their paths converge, themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice are explored, culminating in an emotional battle between revenge and compassion. The novel paints a vivid picture of the characters' struggles, revealing deep insights into the human condition and the era's social dynamics, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and the moral quandaries of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888
Translator: Grobe, Edwin, 1927-2015
EBook No.: 17665
Published: Feb 3, 2006
Downloads: 112
Language: Esperanto
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.