| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Translator |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Uniform Title |
La colombe.
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| Title |
Kirjekyyhkynen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kyrjekyyhkynen" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a rich historical context, revolving around themes of love, loss, and the emotional turmoil stemming from personal and political upheaval. The main characters appear to be entwined in a web of longing and uncertainty, notably involving a dove symbolizing messages and connections between lovers. The opening of the book introduces a poignant exchange between characters marked by deep affections and hidden identities, set against a backdrop of 17th-century France. A character contemplates the fate of a beautiful dove, which serves as a messenger, and reflects on the complex emotions involved in love and separation. This person is keenly aware of the dove's significance in delivering apologies and reconnecting with a beloved, further intensified by a gripping sense of nostalgia and the uncertainty of their relationships amidst political unrest. As the narrative progresses, lives intertwined with love and loss come into sharper focus, promising a blend of emotional depth and historical richness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Epistolary fiction
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| Subject |
France -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Homing pigeons -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48062 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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