| Author |
Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857 |
| Translator |
Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 |
| Uniform Title |
La confession d'un enfant du siècle. Finnish
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| Title |
Vuosisadan lapsen tunnustus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Vuosisadan lapsen tunnustus" by Alfred de Musset is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a young man grappling with personal anguish and societal disillusionment in the aftermath of war, reflecting the emotional turmoil of a generation shaped by conflict. Central to the story is the protagonist's struggle with love, betrayal, and the existential dread that follows his romantic experiences, particularly his tumultuous relationship with a woman who ultimately betrays him. The opening of the novel presents a candid exploration of the protagonist's feelings as he recounts his youthful experiences, marked by both passion and despair. He begins by expressing his desire to articulate his suffering, catalyzed by a romantic betrayal that leaves him emotionally shattered. As he navigates the aftermath of heartbreak, he reflects on the broader societal conditions of his time, conveying a sense of generational malaise and confronting the realities of love and loss. The portrayal of his inner conflict captures the essence of romanticism and sets the stage for a deeper examination of his character's psyche and the themes of passion, identity, and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52427 |
| Release Date |
Jun 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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