Kertomuksia I by Maksim Gorky
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About this eBook
| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
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| Translator | Suomalainen, K. |
| Title | Kertomuksia I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Radda (Makár Tshudrá) -- Arhippa vaari ja Lenjka -- Sinihaukan laulu -- Tshelkash. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kertomuksia I" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the lives and struggles of marginalized characters, exploring themes of love, freedom, and the human condition. Through vivid storytelling and rich characterizations, Gorky illuminates the complexities of life among the dispossessed and disenfranchised. The opening of the collection introduces the story of Makár Tshudrá, an old Romani man, who reflects on life by a campfire. As he engages in conversation, he shares profound insights about freedom, existence, and the futility of human endeavors. The scene is set against a backdrop of harsh natural elements, symbolizing the struggles of the characters. Makár’s stories intertwine personal anecdotes with larger existential questions, leading to a captivating portrayal of relationships, especially a romantic one between a young Romani girl, Radda, and a young man, Loiko Zobár. Their complex interactions foreshadow deeper themes of love and sacrifice that echo throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53554 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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