The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

«Classic classics» – these are the books that everyone should read in childhood!
The fantastic «Adventures of Baron Munchausen» is based on the stories of the real-life Baron Hieronymus Karl Friedrich von Munchausen, who lived in Germany in the 18th century.... A great adventurer and a magnificent storyteller, he became famous for his incredible tales of his escapades. The German writer Rudolf Erich Raspe compiled the stories into one book, and for over 200 years the adventures of «the most truthful man on earth» have impressed and captivated readers. And of course, no one doubts: everything that happens to Baron Munchausen is pure truth. Well, maybe just a little bit embellished here and there…
The works of Rudolf Erich Raspe are included in the extracurricular reading program.
The books in this series contain introductory articles that will help prepare for literature lessons. The articles introduce readers to the life and work of the writers, allow them to understand how they worked, what inspired them, and also provide insight into the literary heritage that the classics have left to their readers.