Martti Salander: Romaani by Gottfried Keller

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Author Keller, Gottfried, 1819-1890
Translator Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922
Uniform Title Martin Salander. Finnish
Title Martti Salander: Romaani
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Martti Salander: Romaani" by Gottfried Keller is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of family life and societal shifts in Switzerland through the perspective of Martti Salander, who has just returned home after an extended absence. With themes of personal identity and the struggle with societal expectations, the narrative promises an intricate exploration of its characters' lives against a backdrop of changing times. The opening of the novel introduces us to Martti Salander, a well-dressed young man carrying a suitcase, as he navigates the transformed streets of his hometown in Switzerland after several years abroad. The narrative captures his feelings of nostalgia and disillusionment as he attempts to reconnect with familiar places now altered beyond recognition. Salander’s first encounter with familiar figures, including children who playfully tease another child about having a mother, hints at his own longings for family and belonging. The scene unfolds with a touch of humor and warmth, yet beneath it lies Salander’s deeper emotional quest to find his wife and children, setting the stage for a rich exploration of personal and societal dynamics in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swiss fiction (German) -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 50516
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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