| Author |
Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
| Title |
Jean-Christophe III
Nuorukainen
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Christophe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Jean-Christophe III" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Christophe, who is depicted in a period of deep sorrow following his father’s death. Themes of grief, personal struggle, and the pursuit of happiness permeate the text as Christophe navigates his pain while engaging with his mother Louisa, who is also grappling with loss and practicality. The opening of the book sets a somber and reflective tone, illustrating the profound silence that has enveloped Christophe's home in the wake of his father's passing. The narrative reveals Christophe's stubborn dedication to his work as he attempts to suppress his grief and maintain a semblance of normalcy. Meanwhile, the emotional state of his mother, Louisa, is depicted as fragile, with her own memories and losses weighing heavily upon her. As the family prepares to move to a more modest residence, they confront not only the physical act of relocating but also the deep emotional implications tied to their past, hinting at the complex interplay of memory, identity, and familial bonds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Epic literature
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| Subject |
Musicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58788 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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