Little Johannes by Frederik van Eeden
"Little Johannes" by Frederik van Eeden is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Johannes who lives in a large old house filled with mystery and imagination, accompanied by his father, a dog named Presto, and a cat named Simon. This tale is a blend of fairy tale elements and a deep exploration of childhood wonder, as Johannes yearns for adventure and seeks tounderstand the world around him. The opening of "Little Johannes" introduces the protagonist living in an enchanting yet complex old house surrounded by a beautiful garden. Johannes engages his vivid imagination by naming the various rooms and places within the garden, turning them into magical realms filled with adventure. As he explores, he expresses a desire for miracles and deeper understanding. One evening, while gazing at a magical sunset, Johannes encounters Windekind, a fairy-like being who becomes his friend. Windekind guides Johannes into a world of nature and magic, promising friendship and adventures beyond his wildest dreams, setting the stage for the unfolding of their enchanting journey together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eeden, Frederik van, 1860-1932 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| LoC No. | 19008442 |
| Title | Little Johannes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Internet Archive and Toronto University) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Dutch fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40656 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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