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Heidenstam, Verner von, 1859-1940 |
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Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888 |
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Berger, Henning, 1872-1924 |
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Blanche, August, 1811-1868 |
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Forsslund, Karl-Erik, 1872-1941 |
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Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 |
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Levertin, Oscar, 1862-1906 |
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Molin, Pelle, 1864-1896 |
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Söderberg, Hjalmar, 1869-1941 |
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Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
| Translator |
Sirola, Yrjö, 1876-1936 |
| Title |
Väriä ja viivoja: Werner von Heidenstamin, Oscar Levertinin y.m. novelleja
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Werner von Heidenstam: Katarina Jagellottaren kuolema. Vaihtelevainen. Herraseni luotan ritarillisuuteenne -- Oskar Levertin: Kunnian miehiä -- Hjalmar Söderberg: Tappaminen. Huolia -- Karl Erik Forslund: Jouluyö. Teeriemo. Palkintokilpailu -- Victoria Benedictsson: Tutkimusmatkalla. Joulu. Kansanystävä -- Henning Berger: Katu -- Knut Hamsun: Blåmansö -- Pelle Molin: Äiti varustaa kalamiehiä Lofotin matkalle -- August Blanche: Kotiopettajatar. Kaksi sulhasta ja yksi morsian -- August Strindberg: Vuoren kultakypärät.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Väriä ja viivoja: Werner von Heidenstamin, Oscar Levertinin y.m. novelleja" is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features the works of several authors including Werner von Heidenstam and Oscar Levertin, presenting a variety of narratives that explore themes of mortality, relationships, and the human condition. Each story offers unique perspectives, likely revolving around characters grappling with existential dilemmas and emotional conflicts. The opening of the collection features Werner von Heidenstam's story "Katarina Jagellottaren kuolema," which unfolds in a dramatic moment as Katarina, a Milanese noblewoman, faces death while her husband, King Juhana, struggles with the implications of her condition. The emotionally charged scene captures the tension between hope and despair, where the characters reflect on their past, their losses, and their connections to one another. The writing evokes a vivid atmosphere filled with sensory details, highlighting the characters' inner turmoil as they confront themes of love, sacrifice, and the inevitability of death. As the story progresses, the presence of children adds another layer of complexity to the emotional landscape, emphasizing the continuity of life amid the looming shadow of mortality. (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 |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52536 |
| Release Date |
Jul 9, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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