Eräitä kertoelmia by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title Eräitä kertoelmia
Note Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Translations of: In the abyss; The Plattner story; Pollock and the Porroh man.
Contents Syvyydessä -- Gottfried Plattnerin tarina -- Mustan miehen kosto.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Eräitä kertoelmia" by H. G. Wells is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents a blend of speculative fiction and adventure, exploring themes of curiosity, technology, and the unknown. One of the key narratives centers on the character Elstead, who embarks on an underwater journey in a steel sphere, aiming to discover the mysteries of the ocean's depths. The opening of the collection introduces Lieutenant Weybridge and Steevens, who engage in a conversation about an innovative diving apparatus—a large steel ball designed for deep-sea exploration. As the dialogue unfolds, anticipation builds around Elstead's impending descent into the ocean's depths, accompanied by various concerns about the machinery's resilience under immense pressure. Elstead is eventually plunged into the mysterious underwater world, where he encounters strange creatures and experiences a surreal adventure fraught with existential dread and wonder. This beginning sets the stage for an imaginative exploration of the unknown, stirring both excitement and trepidation about the depths that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Ghost stories
Subject English fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, English -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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