| Author |
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
| Translator |
Francke, Kaarin |
| Uniform Title |
Osynliga länkar. Finnish
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| Title |
Näkymättömiä siteitä: Kertomuksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Jouluvieras -- Reorin satu -- Waldemar Atterdag verottaa Visbytä -- Rouva Paasto ja Pekka Pohjola -- Mamselli Fredriikka -- Kertomus kalastajan vaimosta -- Äidin valokuva -- Jutelma Halstanäsistä -- Kukistunut kuningas -- Ruben eno -- Henkipatot -- Jumalan rauha -- Kivikumpu -- Legenda linnunpesästä -- Tale Thott -- Hautakirjoitus -- Veljekset -- Köynnösruusustossa -- Untuvainen.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Näkymättömiä siteitä: Kertomuksia" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book encompasses various narratives that explore themes of friendship, nostalgia, and human connections, showcasing Lagerlöf's lyrical storytelling style. One of the key stories introduced is about a character named Ruster, a once-prominent musician now fallen into hard times, as he struggles with his identity and societal rejection during the Christmas season. The opening of the collection presents the character of Ruster, who finds himself destitute and wandering from house to house, relying on the kindness of others as he grapples with alcoholism and the loss of his former life as a musician. As he arrives at the home of his old friend, Liljekrona, the festive spirit of Christmas clashes with Ruster's troubled presence, creating tension among the household. Despite their initial reluctance to let him stay, the family's compassion ultimately prevails, setting the stage for themes of redemption and the search for belonging that permeate the story. The narrative hints at Ruster's underlying potential for change, suggesting that connections can be re-established even in the most dire circumstances. (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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| Subject |
Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48799 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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