| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| Translator |
Palola, Eino, 1885-1951 |
| Uniform Title |
The innocence of Father Brown. Finnish
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| Title |
Isä Brownin yksinkertaisuus : Salapoliisikertomuksia
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
In addition to translations of the stories in 'The innocence of Father Brown,' this collection includes 'Mies Murtokadulla,' which is a translation of 'The man in the passage,' collected in 'The wisdom of Father Brown.'
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Isä Brownin yksinkertaisuus: Salapoliisikertomuksia" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of Father Brown, a seemingly simple priest with a remarkable knack for solving mysteries and understanding the human condition. His unique perspective often leads him to uncover the truth behind complex crimes and the motives of various characters he encounters. The opening of the book introduces us to Aristide Valentin, a renowned French detective, who is on a mission to capture the notorious criminal, Flambeau. Valentin is on a train to London, analyzing the various people around him as he searches for Flambeau, who is believed to be disguised among the passengers. He considers both the people he sees and the strategies he must employ to identify his target. The narrative sets the stage for a gripping detective story that intertwines crime and clever deduction, hinting at the brilliant unraveling of mysteries through insight rather than sheer force. (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 |
Clergy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English
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| Subject |
Catholics -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Brown, Father (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73088 |
| Release Date |
Mar 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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