| Author |
France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
| Translator |
Manninen, Otto, 1872-1950 |
| Title |
Crainquebille y.m. kertomuksia
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| Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY,1907.
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| Note |
Appears to be translations of selected stories from: Crainquebille, Putois, Riquet et plusieurs autres récits profitables.
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| Contents |
Crainquebille -- Putois -- Riquet -- Riquet'n ajatuksia -- Vanhurskaat tuomarit -- Herra Thomas.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Crainquebille y.m. kertomuksia" by Anatole France is a novel written in the late 19th century. It tells the story of Jérôme Crainquebille, a humble street vendor who finds himself embroiled in a legal struggle that exposes the absurdities of the justice system. Through Crainquebille’s misfortunes, the book explores themes of dignity, justice, and the often cruel realities faced by the lower classes in society. The opening of the novel introduces Crainquebille as he is taken to court after being accused of insulting a police officer. The grim atmosphere of the courtroom is contrasted with Crainquebille's bewilderment and fear as he navigates the judicial process, overwhelmed by the grandeur and formality surrounding him. Despite not understanding the specifics of the charge against him, he recognizes the power dynamics at play and the insignificance of his own existence against the mighty institution of law. This initial encounter sets the stage for his subsequent struggles, revealing the complexities of justice and societal perception in a world that often overlooks the voices of the marginalized. (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 |
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68024 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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