| Author |
Stinde, Julius, 1841-1905 |
| Uniform Title |
Buchholzens in Italien. Finnish
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| Title |
Porvari-väkeä matkoilla: eli Buchholz-herrasväen matka-kertomukset
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Porvari-väkeä matkoilla: eli Buchholz-herrasväen matka-kertomukset" by Julius Stinde is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the character of Wilhelmina Buchholz and her journey to Italy with her husband, Kalle, and her uncle Fritz, exploring the cultural and historical landscapes of their destinations. The text combines humor and keen observations of society, art, and the historical significance of Italy, lending readers insight into the experiences of bourgeois travelers of that period. The opening of the work introduces us to the motivations behind the Buchholz family's journey to Italy. Wilhelmina reveals that the trip is prompted by her husband's need for a change of climate due to health issues, which leads to her enthusiastic decision to accompany him. The preparation for the trip is filled with an array of humorous exchanges and preparations, highlighting the personalities of the characters. It paints a vivid picture of their anticipation and excitement about traveling to a land synonymous with art and beauty, setting the stage for their adventures and encounters in Italy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Italy -- Description and travel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germans -- Italy -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63186 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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