Kaksi rakkautta by Maila Talvio
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About this eBook
| Author | Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
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| Title | Kaksi rakkautta |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kaksi rakkautta" by Maila Talvio is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a social setting, focusing on a dance event in Helsinki, where various characters interact, revealing their backgrounds and concerns. The main character, Vitold Dargis, is a Lithuanian scholar who recently arrived in Helsinki and becomes the center of attention among the local socialites. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is lively as couples dance, and the conversation flows among a group of admirers around Dargis. He engages in light-hearted discussions about his nationality and language skills, attracting the interest of two sisters, Agnes and Elina. The opening highlights Agnes's innocent curiosity about the phrase "I love you" in different languages, especially after she blushes at the accusation of her shyness. The narrative hints at deeper themes of love and identity as Elina reflects on her late brother and her evolving feelings about relationships. As Dargis is drawn into their world, the stage is set for exploring both romantic and cultural connections amid personal struggles and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56731 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 25 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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