
audiobook
by Francis J. (Francis James) Finn
Anmerkungen zur Transkription
Percy Wynn oder ein seltsames Kind der Neuen Welt.
Vorwort zur deutschen Bearbeitung.
Inhaltsverzeichnis.
1\. Kapitel. Der schüchterne Neuling.
2\. Kapitel. Percy muß bei Tom Playfair ein Examen machen. Neue Bekannte.
3\. Kapitel. Die gelbseidene Krawatte und Ähnliches.
4\. Kapitel. Spielplatz und Schule.
5\. Kapitel. Das Gespenst.
6\. Kapitel. Nachwehen.
Set against the lively backdrop of a New‑World boarding school, the tale follows Percy Wynn, a curious and unusually gifted boy whose very presence seems to stir the surrounding world. When a sudden, angry splash from a giant turtle leaves him disoriented yet exhilarated, Percy is thrust into a series of adventures that test his wit and courage. The narrative captures the rhythms of school life—games, lessons, and the camaraderie of peers—while subtly highlighting the differences between American and European approaches to youth education.
In the company of his friend Tom Playfair and an eccentric faculty, Percy discovers that learning is as much about play and imagination as it is about discipline. The story weaves moments of humor, moral reflection, and the gentle mystery of a child navigating a foreign land, offering fresh chances for wonder and personal growth. Listeners will find a charming portrait of a boy growing amid cultural clashes, where each day brings new opportunities to test his ingenuity.
Language
de
Duration
~5 hours (337K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Mainz: Verlag von Franz Kirchheim, 1897.
Credits
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1928
Best known for lively, moral adventure stories for young readers, this Jesuit writer became one of the most popular Catholic authors of his era. His books mix humor, school life, and clear lessons about character and faith.
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