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Title:
The Quest
The authorized translation from the Dutch of De kleine Johannes
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Quest" by Frederik van Eeden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Little Johannes as he embarks on a fantastical quest filled with enchantment and wonder. A blend of fairy tale and philosophical exploration, the narrative unfolds in a richly imagined world where Johannes interacts with intriguing characters, including an ethereal being named Windekind, who becomes his companion and guide. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Little Johannes, who lives in an old house surrounded by a lush garden that he has transformed into a magical place filled with adventure. As Johannes explores his environment, his vivid imagination allows him to think of his surroundings as a grand realm. One particular evening, he encounters Windekind, a brilliant manifestation of nature, who takes him on marvelous adventures filled with whimsical and profound discoveries. The opening chapters reveal Johannes' longing for deeper understanding and connection to his world, establishing themes of curiosity and the quest for knowledge that intertwine throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eeden, Frederik van, 1860-1932
Translator: Cole, Laura Ward, 1847-
EBook No.: 40657
Published: Sep 4, 2012
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Dutch fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Quest
The authorized translation from the Dutch of De kleine Johannes
Note: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Quest" by Frederik van Eeden is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young boy named Little Johannes as he embarks on a fantastical quest filled with enchantment and wonder. A blend of fairy tale and philosophical exploration, the narrative unfolds in a richly imagined world where Johannes interacts with intriguing characters, including an ethereal being named Windekind, who becomes his companion and guide. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Little Johannes, who lives in an old house surrounded by a lush garden that he has transformed into a magical place filled with adventure. As Johannes explores his environment, his vivid imagination allows him to think of his surroundings as a grand realm. One particular evening, he encounters Windekind, a brilliant manifestation of nature, who takes him on marvelous adventures filled with whimsical and profound discoveries. The opening chapters reveal Johannes' longing for deeper understanding and connection to his world, establishing themes of curiosity and the quest for knowledge that intertwine throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eeden, Frederik van, 1860-1932
Translator: Cole, Laura Ward, 1847-
EBook No.: 40657
Published: Sep 4, 2012
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Dutch fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.