| Translator |
Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938 |
| Title |
Historiallisia rakkauskirjeitä
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| Contents |
Alkulause -- Mariana di Alcafarado -- Jonathan Swift -- Jean-Jacques Rousseau -- Ugo Foscolo -- Alfred de Musset ja George Sand -- Alexander Herzen -- Ferdinand Lassalle -- Historiallisia tietoja.
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| Credits |
Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Historiallisia rakkauskirjeitä" by Jalmari Finne is a collection of historical love letters compiled and translated in the early 20th century. The work features letters from various notable figures across different times and places, showcasing the raw and personal sentiments conveyed in these correspondences. The compilation is interesting for readers who appreciate the complexities of love and human emotions as expressed through the written word. At the start of this collection, the author introduces the concept and intention behind the work, emphasizing the emotional immediacy and candidness of love letters, revealing the vulnerabilities of their writers. The opening letters include a poignant missive from Mariana di Alcafarado to Captain Chamilly, detailing her deep feelings of longing, despair, and love, as she grapples with separation and the pain of unrequited affection. The letters set the stage for a compelling exploration of romantic anguish and devotion, inviting readers to experience the struggles of love through the voices of historical figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Love-letters -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63133 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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