| Author |
Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 |
| Translator |
Jäämaa, Ilmari, 1888-1934 |
| Title |
Talvi-iltain tarinoita 5
Sumutarinoita.
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| Note |
Translation of "Sägner i dimman".
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Talvi-iltain tarinoita 5" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on life experiences through a series of interconnected tales that take place on a journey across the Baltic Sea, establishing an atmosphere rich with diverse characters. The narratives likely explore themes of relationships, identity, and social interactions onboard a ship. The opening of the book sets the scene aboard the small steamship Hengist as it departs from Helsinki towards Tallinna. The passengers, including a lively young woman named Neiti Hemming and various male companions, quickly bond over their shared experience, engaging in light-hearted conversation and counting themselves for fun. A thick fog disrupts their journey, leading to delays, during which the ship's captain suggests they share stories—an invitation that sets the stage for the tales to come. The quirky dynamics among the characters begin to unfold, showcasing their personalities and relationships as they are momentarily trapped by the elements. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38651 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 7, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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