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100 1 _aAlcott, Louisa May,
_d1832-1888
240 1 0 _aMy contraband. Esperanto
245 1 0 _aMia kontrabandulo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-02-03
508 _aProduced by Robert L. Read, William Patterson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mia Kontrabandulo" by Louisa May Alcott is a poignant novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and human dignity during a tumultuous period in American history, likely during the Civil War era. The narrative centers around the experiences of a compassionate young woman who becomes entangled in the lives of a group of individuals affected by slavery, particularly focusing on a young black man who escapes his oppressors. The story unfolds in a hospital setting, where the protagonist, a nurse, is faced with the moral complexities presented by a wounded contraband, a term used for escaped slaves during that time. The nurse, dedicated to her work, meets Roberto, a strong and proud man who has faced terrible injustices and losses, including the death of his beloved Lucino. As their paths converge, themes of love, sacrifice, and social justice are explored, culminating in an emotional battle between revenge and compassion. The novel paints a vivid picture of the characters' struggles, revealing deep insights into the human condition and the era's social dynamics, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and the moral quandaries of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
700 1 _aGrobe, Edwin,
_d1927-2015
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17665
999 _c59051
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