| Author |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Uniform Title |
The story of Jees Uck. Finnish
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| Title |
Alaskan tyttö
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Alaskan tyttö" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of Jees Uck, a young woman of mixed heritage, and her connection with Neil Bonner, a white man who has been sent to Alaska for personal rehabilitation. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the intersection of different cultures in the harsh and rugged backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness. The storyline centers on Jees Uck, who navigates her identity as a mixed-race individual in a world dominated by racial divides. As her life intersects with that of Neil Bonner, a man searching for redemption and purpose, a complex relationship develops. Their interactions are marked by both tenderness and tension, revealing the struggles and societal boundaries they must face. The plot thickens with challenges from others in their community, especially as Neil grapples with his past and ambitions for the future. Through rich imagery and character development, London illuminates the raw emotions and intricate dynamics of love against the backdrop of the stark Alaskan landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Alaska -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45364 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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