| Author |
Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889 |
| Translator |
Airanne, Aukusti |
| Title |
Valkopukuinen nainen 1
Perheromaani
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| Note |
Translation of first part of The Woman in White.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Valkopukuinen nainen 1" by Wilkie Collins is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book begins with an intriguing narrative that suggests themes of suspense, mystery, and the complexities of human relationships. The main character introduced is Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher, who embarks on a journey filled with unexpected encounters, beginning with a mysterious woman dressed in white. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a gripping tale as Walter Hartright reflects on his life and the circumstances leading him to a pivotal encounter on a London street at midnight. He meets a strange young woman in a white dress who inquires about the way to London. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that she is in distress and is avoiding a certain nobleman. This encounter initiates a chain of events that promises a deeper exploration of mystery and character development, engaging the reader with the promise of a compelling narrative ahead. (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 |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Country homes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Gothic fiction
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| Subject |
Nobility -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Deception -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Art teachers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychiatric hospital patients -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53922 |
| Release Date |
Jan 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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