| Author |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Translator |
Wainio, Niilo E., 1860-1931 |
| Uniform Title |
Szent Péter esernyője. Finnish
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| Title |
Pyhän Pietarin sateenvarjo : Kertomus Ylä-Unkarista
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1912.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Peter%27s_Umbrella_(novel)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Pyhän Pietarin sateenvarjo: Kertomus Ylä-Unkarista" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work combines elements of humor and social commentary, depicting life in rural Hungary, particularly focusing on the strange occurrences surrounding a young pastor and an orphaned girl named Veronka. The narrative explores themes of community, faith, and the whimsical interactions of everyday life in a bucolic setting. At the start of the novel, the story introduces the unfortunate death of a schoolteacher's widow, leaving her young daughter Veronka and a few possessions behind. The local authorities decide to send Veronka to live with her brother in the distant village of Glogova. Along with the girl, a rather comical scene unfolds as she embarks on this journey accompanied by a lone goose. As the story progresses, we meet the new pastor of Glogova, who faces both the challenges of his new role and the impact of unexpected events, especially regarding the mysterious appearance of a rain umbrella that serves as a protective symbol for Veronka. The opening establishes a tone filled with humor and pathos, setting the stage for the unfolding tales of the village's quirky inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Hungary -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74213 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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