| Author |
Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924 |
| Translator |
Impiwaara, Heikki, 1876-1964 |
| Uniform Title |
The song of the cardinal. Finnish
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| Title |
Kardinaalin laulu: Kertomus lintumaailmasta
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kardinaalin laulu: Kertomus lintumaailmasta" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a nature-based novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of a cardinal bird as it explores its world, focusing on its behaviors, experiences, and the beauty of the natural habitat surrounding it. The richness of the setting and the vivid descriptions of flora and fauna suggest a deep appreciation for nature, as well as an emphasis on growth and development within the bird's life. At the start of the narrative, the main character, a cardinal, joyfully celebrates its existence in a vibrant orange grove, reveling in the abundance of food and the beauty of the surroundings. The cardinal's life is depicted as carefree and filled with the delights of nature, from foraging for food to enjoying the warm sunlight. The opening passage introduces readers to the bird's family dynamics, particularly focusing on the nurturing relationship between the cardinal and its parents, especially as the young cardinal learns to navigate its environment and engage in the song that characterizes its species. The initial chapters set an engaging tone that invites readers into the lush world of Limberlost, a place teeming with life and possibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Birds
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| Subject |
Nature study
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| Subject |
Cardinals (Birds)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65864 |
| Release Date |
Jul 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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