Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodasta by Joseph Conrad

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Author Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Translator Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942
Uniform Title Gaspar Ruiz. Finnish
Title Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodasta
Note Reading ease score: 34.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru
Summary "Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodasta" by Joseph Conrad is a short story written in the early 20th century. This narrative unfolds during the tumult of the Chilean War of Independence, focusing on the life of Gaspar Ruiz, a strong man caught amidst the chaotic tides of political conflict. Through the experiences of Ruiz and other characters, the story delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities inherent in wartime. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Gaspar Ruiz, who finds himself imprisoned and facing execution as a supposed traitor to the king's forces. Despite being wrongly labeled as a coward, his character is revealed to be one of strength and complexity. As he awaits his fate, events unfold that challenge perceptions of him and those around him, including a revolutionary lieutenant sensing the burdens of his own status and choices. The interactions among the characters set the stage for exploring the impact of war on humanity and the blurry lines that define heroism and treachery, ultimately hinting at the personal and societal ramifications of their tumultuous context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject War stories
Subject Chile -- History -- War of Independence, 1810-1824 -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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