| Author |
Holberg, Ludvig, 1684-1754 |
| Uniform Title |
Nicolai Klimii iter subterraneum. Finnish
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| Title |
Niilo Klimin maanalainen matka
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Klim%27s_Underground_Travels
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 21.7 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Niilo Klimin maanalainen matka" by Ludvig Holberg is a fictional narrative written in the early 18th century. The story follows the protagonist, Niilo Klim, who embarks on a surreal journey to an underground world, providing satirical commentary on society, philosophy, and human nature. Through Klim's explorations, Holberg showcases the absurdities of his time while revealing deeper truths about humanity. The opening of this work introduces us to Niilo Klim, a recently graduated student from the University of Copenhagen, who, despite his academic success, faces financial difficulties upon returning home. Driven by curiosity and the desire to explore the physical world, he ventures into a deep chasm which leads him to a mysterious subterranean realm. As he descends, Klim grapples with whimsical challenges that test both his intellect and resolve, while he encounters peculiar inhabitants of this underground land. This initial portion paints a vivid picture of Klim's character and sets the stage for his transformative journey through a fantastical, yet thought-provoking landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Utopias -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17127 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
50 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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