Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja by Prosper Mérimée

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Author Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Translator Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919
Title Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja
Note Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Elämäkerta -- Mateo Falcone -- Etuvarustuksen valloitus -- Tamango -- Arpapeli -- Etruskilainen vaasi -- Arsène Guillot.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru
Summary "Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a selection of Mérimée's compelling narratives that embody his unique storytelling style, with themes that range from historical contexts to local customs. The tales of various characters, including the strong-willed Mateo Falcone and the haunted spirit of Carmen, reveal human passions and historical tensions in vividly crafted settings. The opening of this collection presents an insightful overview of Prosper Mérimée's life and literary achievements, emphasizing his dual role as both a writer and a historical figure in French politics and culture. An exploration of his stories, such as "Mateo Falcone," sets the stage for a gripping tale about loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh moral codes that govern Corsican life. Through vivid descriptions and complex characters, the beginning establishes the tone for the collection, promising readers engaging narratives that meld local color with psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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