| Author |
Hesse, Hermann, 1877-1962 |
| Translator |
Nieminen, Kaarlo, 1887-1955 |
| Uniform Title |
Gertrud. Finnish
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| Title |
Taiteilijan tarina
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Taiteilijan tarina" by Hermann Hesse is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life of a young musician who grapples with the complexities of his passion for music, the expectations placed upon him by society, and his own inner conflicts. The narrative lays the foundation for a deep exploration of artistic identity, encompassing themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic purity. The opening of the novel presents a reflective monologue from the main character as he looks back on his life, acknowledging both happiness and sorrow intertwined in his experiences. He reveals the profound impact of music on his existence, describing it as a refuge and a source of inner harmony amidst life's chaos. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist reflects on his formative years, his struggles to embrace his identity as an artist, and the significant relationships that shape his journey, particularly with music and a love interest. The stage is set for a deeper exploration of the conflict between personal aspiration and external pressures as he embarks on his artistic path. (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 |
People with disabilities -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Composers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53069 |
| Release Date |
Sep 17, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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