| Author |
Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 |
| Translator |
Valkeala, Erkki, 1896-1964 |
| Uniform Title |
The people of the river. Finnish
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| Title |
Joen kansa
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| Original Publication |
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1941.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Nopea kävelijä -- Naislähetyssaarnaajan juttu -- Kaunopuheinen nainen -- Rukoileva maurilainen -- Vaiteliaat veljet -- Kahleitten kylä -- Ajattelija ja kumipuu -- Yhdeksän julmaa miestä -- Ngombin kuningatar -- Mies paikalla. -- Akasavan kapina -- Lähetyssaarnaaja -- Keihässeppä -- Munan peli -- Mongotauti -- Sandersin rikos -- Kevät.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Joen kansa" by Edgar Wallace is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the verdant and turbulent landscapes of Africa, focusing on the fierce and mystical creature known as Msimba Msamba, or the Green Devil, who terrorizes the local villagers. The narrative explores themes of belief, power dynamics among tribes, and the intersection of native and colonial cultures, primarily through characters such as Bosambo, a local chief determined to navigate these treacherous waters. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the legend of Msimba Msamba, a fearsome figure haunting the Akasava region. The villagers’ opposing beliefs about this creature ignite tensions, leading to a split in the community. Bosambo, a minor chief, becomes embroiled in the unfolding chaos when he attempts to intervene as the villagers decide the fate of the old leader who survived a deadly encounter with the Green Devil. The opening establishes a vivid, dramatic backdrop filled with cultural conflict, mythical elements, and the personal struggles of the characters, setting the stage for a compelling tale of survival and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
British -- Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Africa, West -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- Africa, West -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72447 |
| Release Date |
Dec 18, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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