| Author |
Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 |
| Translator |
Jäämaa, Ilmari, 1888-1934 |
| Translator |
Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898 |
| Title |
Talvi-iltain tarinoita 2
Vinsentti Aallonhalkoja. Aulangon pastorinvaali. Mirabeau täti.
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| Note |
Translations of "Vincent Vågbrytaren", "Pastorsvalet i Aulango" and "Tant Mirabeau".
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Talvi-iltain tarinoita 2" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book features tales that evoke a sense of nostalgia and exploration of human experiences set against a backdrop of Finnish landscapes and culture. Key figures include Vinsentti Aallonhalkoja and his group of university friends, who navigate their youthful adventures and ambitions throughout the narrative. The opening of the collection introduces the character Vinsentti Aallonhalkoja as he and his friends at the university enjoy their camaraderie on a summer evening in 1835. They engage in lighthearted competitions, such as tossing stones into the water, while discussing their futures, aspirations, and the kind of lives they wish to lead. The vivid descriptions of their environment, including the beauty of the Finnish landscape and the vibrant atmosphere of youthful friendship, set the stage for the characters' journeys toward self-discovery and their bonds with each other. As they pledge to meet again in twenty-five years, the stories hint at themes of friendship, ambition, and the passage of time. (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 |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38473 |
| Release Date |
Jan 2, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 7, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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