| Author |
Hauptmann, Gerhart, 1862-1946 |
| Translator |
Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title |
Der Ketzer von Soana. Finnish
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| Title |
Soanan kerettiläinen
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy,1918,reprint 1960.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 28.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Soanan kerettiläinen" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque region of Soana, Switzerland, where we are introduced to a mysterious mountain shepherd known as "Soanan kerettiläinen," who possesses an enigmatic past, earning both superstition and respect from the local villagers. The narrative promises to explore themes of isolation, nature, and the tension between traditional beliefs and modernity. At the start of the novel, we meet travelers seeking to hike Monte Generoso, encountering a distinctive shepherd with a profound yet mysterious demeanor. Locals regard him with a mixture of curiosity and trepidation, and as the protagonist recalls his initial meeting with the shepherd, he becomes intrigued by Ludovico’s unconventional lifestyle and rumored knowledge of nature. This opening section sets the stage for deeper explorations of character, philosophy, and the potential collision of differing worldviews as the protagonist resolves to learn more about the shepherd's life and the hidden narrative he is said to possess. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Switzerland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Priests -- Fiction
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Outcasts -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69039 |
| Release Date |
Sep 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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