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Title: Kertomuksia historiasta ja elämästä : lapsille ja nuorisolle

Note: Reading ease score: 31.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kertomuksia historiasta ja elämästä: lapsille ja nuorisolle" by Various is a collection of moral stories and historical anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book seems to be aimed at educating children and youth through tales that emphasize virtues such as honesty, perseverance, and respect for one’s elders. Each story centers on notable figures from history and legend, thereby presenting life lessons in a captivating narrative format. The beginning of this collection introduces several noteworthy stories, starting with the tale of Lycurgus, a revered lawmaker from ancient Greece, who, after enduring personal challenges, successfully established a new constitution for Sparta. This is followed by the account of Protagoras, a poor young philosopher, who through dedication and the guidance of Democritus, rises to fame and knowledge. Each vignette encapsulates themes of moral integrity and personal growth, setting the tone for the subsequent tales that focus on figures like Kleobulos and Kroisos, illustrating the importance of forgiveness, steadfast values, and the essence of true happiness. The opening serves to engage young readers by weaving historical narratives into practical lessons they can learn from and apply in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 28588

Published: Apr 22, 2009

Downloads: 38

Language: Finnish

Subject: Biography -- Juvenile literature

Subject: History -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kertomuksia historiasta ja elämästä : lapsille ja nuorisolle

Note: Reading ease score: 31.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kertomuksia historiasta ja elämästä: lapsille ja nuorisolle" by Various is a collection of moral stories and historical anecdotes written in the late 19th century. The book seems to be aimed at educating children and youth through tales that emphasize virtues such as honesty, perseverance, and respect for one’s elders. Each story centers on notable figures from history and legend, thereby presenting life lessons in a captivating narrative format. The beginning of this collection introduces several noteworthy stories, starting with the tale of Lycurgus, a revered lawmaker from ancient Greece, who, after enduring personal challenges, successfully established a new constitution for Sparta. This is followed by the account of Protagoras, a poor young philosopher, who through dedication and the guidance of Democritus, rises to fame and knowledge. Each vignette encapsulates themes of moral integrity and personal growth, setting the tone for the subsequent tales that focus on figures like Kleobulos and Kroisos, illustrating the importance of forgiveness, steadfast values, and the essence of true happiness. The opening serves to engage young readers by weaving historical narratives into practical lessons they can learn from and apply in their own lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Various

EBook No.: 28588

Published: Apr 22, 2009

Downloads: 38

Language: Finnish

Subject: Biography -- Juvenile literature

Subject: History -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.