| Author |
Söderberg, Hjalmar, 1869-1941 |
| Translator |
Tuura, Timo, 1885-1963 |
| Title |
Valittuja sivuja
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kertomuskokoelmasta Främlingarna: Sininen ankkuri. Kirkkoherran lehmät. Kuudes aisti. Pelaajat -- Kertomuskokoelmasta Det mörknar öfver vägen: Blom. Kiinalainen. Suutelo. Gärda. Arkimedeksen piste. Takku. Jokimatka. Pääkonsuli hovitanssijaisissa. Unelma vanhuudesta. Palava kaupunki. Sibyllan luola.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Valittuja sivuja" by Hjalmar Söderberg is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. Through various narratives, the work delves into human emotions, relationships, and moments that illuminate the complexities of life. The stories feature themes revolving around love, existential musings, and the nuances of interpersonal connections, which are explored through a cast of distinctive characters. The opening of "Valittuja sivuja" introduces a social gathering where various interactions unfold, centered around a character named Richard Fant, who bears a blue anchor tattoo on his arm. As the story progresses, Fant navigates his feelings of envy and nostalgia while observing others, particularly a woman he is drawn to amidst a dance. Fant's internal turmoil and reflections on past experiences are juxtaposed against the vibrant backdrop of social festivities, highlighting the interplay of memory and desire. The narrative encapsulates the essence of human longing and introspection, setting the stage for deeper explorations that follow in the collection. (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 |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72215 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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