| Author |
Drachmann, Holger, 1846-1908 |
| Translator |
Palola, Eino, 1885-1951 |
| Uniform Title |
Kirke og orgel. Finnish
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| Title |
Soittajan tarina: Maaseutu-elegia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Soittajan tarina: Maaseutu-elegia" by Holger Drachmann is a poetic narrative, likely written in the early 20th century. The work seems to revolve around the themes of music, love, and the passage of time, with a central focus on a character described as an old organist, Master Ollivier, and the impact of his music on those around him. The backdrop is a rural setting, capturing both the beauty and decay of a bygone era." "The opening of the book introduces us to an old church, worn down over time yet resonant with the powerful sound of the organ. Two young women, Grethi and Babli, are drawn to the organist's music, which speaks to deeper emotional layers than mere notes; it evokes longing and beauty amidst the church's dilapidation. Grethi’s curiosity leads her to listen intently to the mastery of the organist, suggesting her emotional connection to music and foreshadowing a more complex interplay of relationships as the narrative unfolds. The stage is set for a story that intertwines personal and communal struggles against a backdrop of exquisite music and stark reality." (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 |
Danish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44532 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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