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The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen
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A collection of comic tall tales narrated by Baron Munchausen, who recounts wildly exaggerated and impossible adventures on land, at sea, and in war. Suitable for readers who enjoy classic satire, absurd humour, and fantastical adventure stories.
Rudolf Erich Raspe
Rudolf Erich Raspe was a German librarian, writer, and scientist, called by his biographer John Patrick Carswell a "rogue". He is best known for his collection of tall tales The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, also known as Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia, originally a satirical work with political aims.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Portrait: via Wikipedia (see source).
