King Matthew the First

King Matthew the First

â‚¬ËœKing Matthew the Firstâ‚¬ is firmly established in the canon of world classics for children. Written in 1922, this children's novel tells the adventures of a ten-year-old prince who suddenly inherits the throne from his father. At first the boy submits himself to old royal customs and to the influence of the incumbent ministers. However, he soon decides to prove to the world and to himself his independence and courage, reaching out to standards repeatedly set by his heroic ancestry. So, when war breaks out, with his friend Felix, Matthew disguises himself as a common soldier and joins the fight. The life at the front teaches him humility, resolve, emotional self-control, resourcefulness and the price of true friendship. After a triumphant return from the war, Matthew feels that has already acquired enough experience and wisdom to break free from the control of his mentors and advisors andâ‚¬Â¦to govern. He chooses his allies and friends, including King Bum-Drum. In his dream of a fair state, he introduces many bold reforms. Yet, he commits the unfortunate mistake of bringing to life a governing assembly run by adults and children with equal prerogatives. This too far-reaching reform unites his enemies and weakens his country. Foreign powers take advantage of the situation and attack King Matthewâ‚¬s kingdom. This time, despite a brave defense, Matthew is defeated and judged. He is sentenced to death, but the punishment is mitigated at the last minute and turned into an exile on a desert island. â‚¬ËœLittle King Matthewâ‚¬ is one of the most famous children's novels in the world. It has been translated into dozens of languages and repeatedly adapted for movies. This limited series edition has been created in memory of the prestigious Polish publication from 1955, which was illustrated by George Srokowskiâ‚¬"one of the best Polish graphic artists of the twentieth century. The author of this Polish novel, Janusz Korczak (the pen name of Henryk Goldszmit, 1878-1942), is a prominent Polish-Jewish writer. He was famous not only for his novelsâ‚¬"he was also a pediatrician, educator and social activist. He became famous as a theoretician and practitioner in the field of Education. He was the inventor of an original system of working with children, which was based on partnership, self-governing institutions and procedures, and the promotion of self-education. As a researcher delving in the childâ‚¬s world, he pioneered the development of educational diagnostic activities and became a precursor of childrenâ‚¬s rights. Janusz Korczak was a co-founder and director of the orphanage for Jewish children in Warsaw (1912-1942) which was moved in 1940 to the Warsaw Ghetto. Until the last moment, he remained with the orphans. He died a martyrâ‚¬s death in the Treblinka extermination camp.
Country USA
Brand Nanook Books
Manufacturer Nanook Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781623210830
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Nanook Books
Manufacturer	Nanook Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781623210830
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

King Matthew the First

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