| Author |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
| Uniform Title |
The doings of Raffles Haw. Finnish
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| Title |
Kullan voima : Kertomus
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto, 1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kullan voima: Kertomus" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a story written in the early 20th century. This narrative appears to delve into themes of wealth and its effects on human relationships, as well as the intricacies of personal identity and social class. The characters introduced seem to include the McIntyre family, particularly focusing on siblings Robert and Laura, who face various socio-economic challenges in their lives. The opening of the story sets a somber yet intriguing atmosphere, showing Laura expressing worry about a visitor's arrival due to the inclement weather, while her brother Robert works on an artistic endeavor, hinting at his aspirations. Their father, Mr. McIntyre, painted as a weary man who struggles with past failures, draws attention to the family's precarious financial situation. The beginning captures a moment of impending change, as the family awaits the arrival of Hector Spurling, whose engagement to Laura appears to be crucial to her hopes. As the narrative unfolds, tensions arise over themes of hope, familial duty, and the intersection of romance and personal ambition during challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Philanthropists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Alchemists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wealth -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71269 |
| Release Date |
Jul 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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