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Title: Otto of the Silver Hand
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Angus Christian and David Widger
Summary: "Otto of the Silver Hand" by Howard Pyle is a historical novel most likely written in the late 19th century. Set during the dark ages, the story follows the life of a young boy named Otto who navigates the tumultuous and conflicting dynamics of his family, society, and the era's brutal realities. The novel aims to explore themes of innocence, morality, and the virtues of love and kindness amidst the harshness of a violent world. The beginning of the tale introduces readers to the castle of Drachenhausen, emphasizing its oppressive atmosphere and the harsh conditions lived by the serfs in the nearby village. The opening chapters depict Otto's background, as a child born from tragedy. His father, Baron Conrad, is portrayed as a violent figure, whose actions lead to the death of Otto's mother. The narrative sets the fuse for Otto's development in this harsh environment, highlighting his relationship with his loving yet simple caretaker, Brother John, as well as the peace of the monastery of St. Michaelsburg, where he is sent later. Otto's journey encapsulates the struggle to retain his innocence while being molded by the brutalities surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 2865
Published: Oct 1, 2001
Downloads: 234
Language: English
Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction
Subject: Germany -- Fiction
Subject: Chivalry -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Otto of the Silver Hand
Note: Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Angus Christian and David Widger
Summary: "Otto of the Silver Hand" by Howard Pyle is a historical novel most likely written in the late 19th century. Set during the dark ages, the story follows the life of a young boy named Otto who navigates the tumultuous and conflicting dynamics of his family, society, and the era's brutal realities. The novel aims to explore themes of innocence, morality, and the virtues of love and kindness amidst the harshness of a violent world. The beginning of the tale introduces readers to the castle of Drachenhausen, emphasizing its oppressive atmosphere and the harsh conditions lived by the serfs in the nearby village. The opening chapters depict Otto's background, as a child born from tragedy. His father, Baron Conrad, is portrayed as a violent figure, whose actions lead to the death of Otto's mother. The narrative sets the fuse for Otto's development in this harsh environment, highlighting his relationship with his loving yet simple caretaker, Brother John, as well as the peace of the monastery of St. Michaelsburg, where he is sent later. Otto's journey encapsulates the struggle to retain his innocence while being molded by the brutalities surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 2865
Published: Oct 1, 2001
Downloads: 234
Language: English
Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction
Subject: Germany -- Fiction
Subject: Chivalry -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.