Kolme ystävystä II by Maksim Gorky

"Kolme ystävystä II" by Maksim Gorky is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the lives and struggles of three friends—Ilja, Jaakko, and Paavali—against a backdrop of social turmoil and despair. It explores themes of friendship, love, and the search for meaning in a world rife with injustice and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a tense atmosphere following the murder of a merchant, Poluektoff, which captivates the town's interest and draws Ilja into contemplation about his future. As rumors swirl around the incident, Ilja grapples with feelings of uncertainty and disillusionment. Meanwhile, his friend Jaakko appears increasingly troubled, preoccupied with philosophical musings and the mysteries of existence. Their interactions, colored by Jaakko's fixation with an enigmatic book and hints of romantic entanglements, set the stage for deeper explorations of their relationships and the societal pressures they face. The narrative hints at the characters’ complex dynamics and the larger questions of morality and purpose that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Translator Helve, Anton, 1878-1928
Title Kolme ystävystä II
Note Translation of part 2 of "Трое".
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 53211
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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