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Title: Reisebilder und verschiedene Skizzen
Note: Translations from: A tramp abroad.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Eine Rigibesteigung -- Ein Tischgespräch -- Ein Landsmann -- Noch ein Landsmann -- Die Besteigung des Riffelbergs -- Kinderspiele -- Peinliche Ohrenmusik -- Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache -- Berliner Eindrücke -- Eine schlaflose Nacht -- Rezept für Schwarzwäldergeschichten -- Die Ameise -- Eine Episode in Baden-Baden -- Wagnermusik -- Sonntagsheiligung in Deutschland -- Trauben- und Molkenkur -- Der deutsche Portier -- Duelle: I. Das deutsche Studentenduell. II. Die wahre Geschichte des Duells zwischen Gambetta und Fourtou -- Eine Beobachtung in Paris -- Pariser Führer -- Die alten Meister -- Tot oder lebendig -- Michel Angelo -- Ein türkisches Bad -- Die Hunde von Konstantinopel -- Des Kapitäns Bibel-Erklärung -- Was mir der Professor erzählte -- Ein Besuch des Niagara -- Britische Festlichkeiten -- Tischrede bei einem Festessen der Amerikaner in London zur Feier des 4. Juli -- Ein Zwiegespräch -- Ein Miniaturreich -- Anhang: Die Lebensgeschichte Mark Twains.
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Summary: "Reisebilder und verschiedene Skizzen" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous writings written in the late 19th century. This work captures Twain's observations and experiences during his travels, particularly in Europe, where he shares his wit and keen eye for detail on various subjects, including landscapes, cultural quirks, and social interactions. At the start of the collection, Twain sets out on an expedition to climb Mount Rigi, accompanied by his friend Harris. With a humorous tone, he recounts their preparations, the unexpected turns of their journey, and the amusing encounters they have along the way. Despite their intentions to experience an awe-inspiring sunrise from the summit, their plans are thwarted by oversleeping, leading to a series of comical reflections on the frustrations and ironies of travel. Ultimately, Twain's style vividly illustrates the blend of adventure and misadventure that characterizes many travel narratives, making it both entertaining and relatable to readers seeking a glimpse of his journey through a humorous lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Illustrator: Schrödter, H., 1872-1957
Translator: Jacobi, Margarete, -1910
Translator: Koch, Henny, 1854-1925
Translator: Ottmann, L. (Louis)
EBook No.: 65212
Published: May 1, 2021
Downloads: 117
Language: German
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Walking -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Reisebilder und verschiedene Skizzen
Note: Translations from: A tramp abroad.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Eine Rigibesteigung -- Ein Tischgespräch -- Ein Landsmann -- Noch ein Landsmann -- Die Besteigung des Riffelbergs -- Kinderspiele -- Peinliche Ohrenmusik -- Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache -- Berliner Eindrücke -- Eine schlaflose Nacht -- Rezept für Schwarzwäldergeschichten -- Die Ameise -- Eine Episode in Baden-Baden -- Wagnermusik -- Sonntagsheiligung in Deutschland -- Trauben- und Molkenkur -- Der deutsche Portier -- Duelle: I. Das deutsche Studentenduell. II. Die wahre Geschichte des Duells zwischen Gambetta und Fourtou -- Eine Beobachtung in Paris -- Pariser Führer -- Die alten Meister -- Tot oder lebendig -- Michel Angelo -- Ein türkisches Bad -- Die Hunde von Konstantinopel -- Des Kapitäns Bibel-Erklärung -- Was mir der Professor erzählte -- Ein Besuch des Niagara -- Britische Festlichkeiten -- Tischrede bei einem Festessen der Amerikaner in London zur Feier des 4. Juli -- Ein Zwiegespräch -- Ein Miniaturreich -- Anhang: Die Lebensgeschichte Mark Twains.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Reisebilder und verschiedene Skizzen" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous writings written in the late 19th century. This work captures Twain's observations and experiences during his travels, particularly in Europe, where he shares his wit and keen eye for detail on various subjects, including landscapes, cultural quirks, and social interactions. At the start of the collection, Twain sets out on an expedition to climb Mount Rigi, accompanied by his friend Harris. With a humorous tone, he recounts their preparations, the unexpected turns of their journey, and the amusing encounters they have along the way. Despite their intentions to experience an awe-inspiring sunrise from the summit, their plans are thwarted by oversleeping, leading to a series of comical reflections on the frustrations and ironies of travel. Ultimately, Twain's style vividly illustrates the blend of adventure and misadventure that characterizes many travel narratives, making it both entertaining and relatable to readers seeking a glimpse of his journey through a humorous lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Illustrator: Schrödter, H., 1872-1957
Translator: Jacobi, Margarete, -1910
Translator: Koch, Henny, 1854-1925
Translator: Ottmann, L. (Louis)
EBook No.: 65212
Published: May 1, 2021
Downloads: 117
Language: German
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
Subject: Walking -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.