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"Verkaro de V. N. Devjatnin, Libro Unua" by V. N. Devjatnin is a collection of literary works written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's experiences with the constructed international language Esperanto, including his initial discovery and subsequent involvement within the Esperanto-speaking community. It serves as both a personal account and a contribution to the rich tapestry of Esperanto literature. The opening of this work provides a glimpse into the author's journey as he recounts his serendipitous encounter with an Esperanto textbook in Vilno in 1892, which ignited his passion for the language. Devjatnin narrates how he became actively involved in promoting Esperanto and developing his literary voice through translations and original works. This portion vividly captures his enthusiasm, friendships formed within the community, and the challenges he faced as he balances his newfound passion with family responsibilities, making it clear that this is a deeply personal and reflective piece intended for those interested in language, literature, and the history of Esperanto. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes

• Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2016-07-14

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Produced by Andrew Sly, Brenda Lewis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

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Contents

• Versaĵoj
• Nevola Mortiginto
• Boris Godunov
• Demono

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