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The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen

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Author: Rudolf Erich Raspe
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012
Original English publication, 1785
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Genre: Fantasy
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Columbia Pictures
3/10/1989

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Synopsis

THE SURPRISING ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN is a tall tale of majestic proportion, like the Baron himself. MUNCHAUSEN twists wildly and whimsically, playing on the reader, the characters, and Baron Munchausen himself. There's a reason why this rare classic has become a part of our language -- don't miss this one.

The adventures of the Baron include riding cannonballs, going to the moon, and pulling himself out of a bog using his own hair.


Excerpt

AT THE CITY OF LONDON, ENGLAND. We, the undersigned, as true believers in the profit, do most solemnly affirm, that all the adventures of our friend Baron Munchausen, in whatever country they may lie, are positive and simple facts. And, as we have been believed, whose adventures are tenfold more wonderful, so do we hope all true believers will give him their full faith and credence. GULLIVER. SINBAD. ALADDIN. Sworn at the Mansion House 9th Nov. last, in the absence of the Lord Mayor. JOHN (the Porter).

Copyright © 1785 by Rudolf Erich Raspe


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