Martti mestari ja hänen kisällinsä by E. T. A. Hoffmann

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Author Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822
Translator Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898
Uniform Title Meister Martin der Küfner und seine Gesellen. Finnish
Title Martti mestari ja hänen kisällinsä
Note Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Martti mestari ja hänen kisällinsä" by E. T. A. Hoffmann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a master cooper named Martti, who has recently been elected as the head of his professional guild in Nürnberg. The book delves into themes of artistry and craftsmanship, exploring the relationships and challenges faced by Martti and his apprentices, particularly highlighting the dynamics between love, ambition, and social status. The opening of the novel establishes a nostalgic and reflective tone, as the narrator addresses the reader with emotions tied to the ancient beauty and legacy of Nürnberg. It introduces Martti, who is celebrated for his skills in wine barrel making, as he receives recognition from his peers but also contemplates the greater significance of his craft. The subsequent chapters detail his interactions with fellow craftsmen and the challenges he faces regarding his daughter Roosa, showing the conflict between pride in his profession and personal concerns about her future. The beginnings of friendships and rivalries among the apprentices Fredrik and Reinhold are also presented, setting the stage for the unfolding narrative centered on love and artistic dedication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject Nuremberg (Germany) -- Fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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