Haaksihylky y.m. kertomuksia by Per Hallström

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Author Hallström, Per, 1866-1960
Translator Karilas, Siiri
Title Haaksihylky y.m. kertomuksia
Kokoelmasta "De fyra elementerna"
Note Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Per Hallström -- Haaksihylky -- Sanaton -- Phocas -- Lähteet.
Credits Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Haaksihylky y.m. kertomuksia" by Per Hallström is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives explore themes of human experiences and struggles, set against backgrounds that vary from maritime disasters to personal tragedies. One prominent character introduced is the lighthouse keeper, who is portrayed with depth as he grapples with the weight of responsibility and the haunting memories of a shipwreck. The opening of the collection presents a vivid recounting of a shipwreck that occurred a generation earlier, evoking a sense of mystery and folklore surrounding the wreckage. Fishermen reminisce about the incident, hinting at superstitions and the understanding of nature's capriciousness. As they prepare their nets, they speak of the sunken vessel, described in eerie detail as it lies beneath the water, representing a world lost and forgotten. The narrative intricately weaves in the perspectives of local characters, setting the stage for the intertwined fates that result from this maritime tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 62780
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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