- Gerda malaperis!
"Gerda malaperis!" ("Gerda Vanished!") is a novel written in
Esperanto byClaude Piron ofSwitzerland and is one of the most famous stories inEsperanto literature .In it, dialogue begins very simply and progresses in difficulty using everyday vocabulary (with word-lists available in various languages). It's suitable for beginners trying to improve their grasp of the Esperanto language, a rehearsal of basic grammar and an entertaining story as well. The mystery begins when three college students witness the strange disappearance (capture?) of a woman who is an expert in "cryptic languages"...
Originally published as a book, "Gerda Malaperis!" has been incorporated into electronic courseware and a movie is now available on DVD.
External links
* [http://www.esperanto.org/gerda/ La Gerda-kurso en la reto] - Advanced, 25-part Esperanto course based on the text of the novel.
* [http://web.telia.com/~u87123169/Pironejo.htm#Lernolibroj La pironejo] - Information about and writings of Claude Piron, in Esperanto.
* [http://ikurso.esperanto-jeunes.org/fr/gerda/ Esperanto-Jeunes] - "Gerda Malaperis!" and other Esperanto courses, in French.
* [http://www.lernado.it/gerda/ Gerda interattiva] - "Gerda Malaperis!" course for Italian speakers.
* [http://www.imagu.com.br/index.php "Gerda Malaperis!", the movie] - official home page of the company that made the movie.
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