Author |
Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863 |
Title |
Laurette eli Punainen sinetti
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Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Laurette eli Punainen sinetti" by Alfred de Vigny is a novel likely written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, the story explores themes of honor, duty, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative appears to revolve around the lives of soldiers and their personal struggles amid the chaos of war, highlighting the interplay between devotion to duty and the emotional consequences of such commitments. The story begins with a young soldier reflecting on a harrowing march through a desolate landscape, where he encounters an older soldier transporting a woman in a small cart. This woman, Laurette, becomes central to the narrative as her tragic fate unfolds through the events faced by the soldiers. As they journey toward a military confrontation, the old captain reveals his bond with Laurette, who has been deeply affected by previous traumas. The novel poignantly explores the themes of self-sacrifice, the nature of loyalty, and the toll of war on the human spirit, ultimately leading to a heart-wrenching climax that reflects the brutal realities of military duty and personal loss. (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 |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject |
Soldiers -- France -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
55030 |
Release Date |
Jul 2, 2017 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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