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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. A retelling of an early-19th-century German satirical play about royalty, mistaken identity, romance and rebellion set in a fairy tale setting. The illustrations are delightful but the eccentric story, although adapted for young readers, is unlikely to be accessible to its intended audience. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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Germany's critically acclaimed Georg Buchner's beloved play about love, humor, and humanity adapted by one of Switzerland's most honored writers brings this tremendous piece of literature to young audiences as never before. In a comedy of errors, two young people, Leonce of Popo and Princess Lena of Pipi, are destined to make their peace in an arranged marriage. Horrified at the thought of not knowing their betrothed, they flee, but upon a chance meeting they are love struck. Overwhelmed with emotion, Lena departs leaving Leonce distraught. But the King insists that a wedding take place--royals or no royals--for the people who have waited tirelessly to see a ceremony. Cloaked in masks two young people are brought to the altar--introduced as world famous robots--an effigy of a royal wedding. But when the masks are removed Leonce and Lena are euphoric to see each other's identities. It's a joyful affair and the King retires, passing the reigning power to Leonce. Leonce turns the kingdom into a theatre and bans all clocks and calendars. AGES: 4-8 Colour illustrations No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)833.92Literature German and related languages German fiction Modern period (1900-) 1990-LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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