| Author |
Privat, Edmond, 1889-1962 |
| Title |
Vivo de Zamenhof
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David G. Simpson
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| Summary |
"Vivo de Zamenhof" by Edmond Privat is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and philosophy of Ludoviko Zamenhof, the creator of the international language Esperanto. It explores Zamenhof's childhood, education, and the difficult socio-political environment he navigated as he developed his ideas for universal communication. At the start of the biography, the author introduces the historical and cultural context of Lithuania, Zamenhof's birthplace, emphasizing the diversity of ethnic groups and their interactions. We learn about Zamenhof's early influences, including his family dynamic, particularly the nurturing relationship with his mother and the intellectual rigor of his father. The opening establishes the backdrop of national strife and identity issues Zamenhof faced, shaping his ideals of fraternity and understanding across different cultures, which would ultimately lead him to conceive Esperanto. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Esperanto |
| LoC Class |
PM: Language and Literatures: Indigenous American and Artificial Languages
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| Subject |
Biography
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| Subject |
Esperanto
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| Subject |
Zamenhof, L. L. (Ludwik Lazar), 1859-1917
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26359 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 20, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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