| Author |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Translator |
Kare, Aito |
| Title |
Hänen isiensä jumala
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translations of selected stories from "The God of his fathers."
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| Contents |
Hänen isiensä jumala -- Pohjolan tytär -- Teiden erotessa -- Naisen kestävyys -- Suuri kysymys.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Hänen isiensä jumala" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the untamed wilderness of North America during a time of cultural clash between indigenous peoples and European settlers. The narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and conflict, focusing on the character Baptiste Punainen, a half-breed caught between two worlds, as he grapples with loyalty to his heritage and the encroaching presence of white settlers. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in a vivid, harsh environment where the battle for survival is a daily reality. It introduces a rich tapestry of life in the wilderness, detailing both the struggle of the indigenous tribes and the tumultuous tensions with the invading white settlers. As the tale begins, Baptiste Punainen shares his turbulent past and the emotional scars of betrayal. He reflects on his experiences with both his indigenous community and the white world, setting the stage for a narrative steeped in allusions to love, loss, cultural identity, and the pressing threat of violence that looms over their societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56491 |
| Release Date |
Feb 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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