Winnetou 1-3

Winnetou 1-3

Karl May

Winnetou is one of the most famous novels of Karl May, known for his exciting stories about the Wild West. The story follows the adventures of Old Shatterhand, a German engineer and adventurer, and his close friend, the Apache chief Winnetou.

The action takes place in the second half of the 19th century, at a time when European settlers settled the western United States, often in conflict with native tribes. Old Shatterhand, the narrator of the story, comes to America to work on the railroad. There he meets a variety of characters, including rogue traders and colonizers, as well as members of indigenous tribes.

Early on, Old Shatterhand clashes with the Apaches, to whom Winnetou belongs, because they want to protect their land from being destroyed by the railroad. During one of the conflicts, Old Shatterhand stands out for his bravery and honesty, which impresses Winnetou. After a series of events, the two develop a deep friendship based on mutual respect and a common struggle for justice and peace between whites and natives.

Winnetou, as a character, is the embodiment of the ideal hero: brave, wise, just and loyal. His story is filled with tragic moments, as he faces the loss of his people and the destruction of the traditional way of life of the natives. Through their adventures, Old Shatterhand and Winnetou fight against the injustice and greed of the white settlers, striving to preserve nature and the dignity of the natives.

Winnetou is more than an adventure novel; it carries a deep moral and humanistic message, pointing to the value of peace, mutual understanding and justice.

Translation
Miro Rajković, Zvonimir Golob, Irena Vrkljan
Illustrations
Borivoj Dovniković
Graphics design
Ferdo Bis
Dimensions
24 x 17 cm
 
The book consists of 3 volumes.
Pages total
899
Publisher
Stvarnost, Zagreb, 1962.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

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