Kultakuoriainen y.m. kertomuksia by Edgar Allan Poe

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Author Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Translator Jylhä, Yrjö, 1903-1956
Translator Kivimies, Yrjö, 1899-1980
Title Kultakuoriainen y.m. kertomuksia
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 30.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Edgar Allan Poe -- Kultakuoriainen -- Tarina Rosovuorilta -- Sfinksi -- William Wilson -- Musta kissa -- Ligeia -- Kuilu ja heiluri -- Tohtori Tarrin ja professori Fetherin systeemi -- Usherin talon häviö.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kultakuoriainen y.m. kertomuksia" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of stories written in the early 19th century. This anthology features Poe's signature blend of horror, mystery, and psychological depth, showcasing characters like the eccentric William Legrand and his loyal servant Jupiter, who embark on intriguing and suspenseful adventures. The themes in these tales often delve into the macabre and the mind's descent into madness, which have cemented Poe's legacy as a master of gothic fiction. The opening of the collection introduces us to the narrator's friendship with William Legrand, who has faced a series of misfortunes that lead him to isolate himself on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina. The narrator visits Legrand on a particularly chilly day, noting his peculiar behavior and an obsession with a golden beetle he believes can lead to fortune. As they converse, hints of Legrand's deteriorating mental state emerge, especially around the mysterious beetle and a cryptic drawing he creates, which only adds to the tension. The narrative sets up an air of intrigue, foreshadowing a thrilling adventure that revolves around the beetle's connection to an ancient secret, captivating the reader’s attention right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Adventure stories, American -- Translations into Finnish
Subject American fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Horror tales, American -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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