Kolme kertomusta by Maksim Gorky
"Kolme kertomusta" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The text explores the lives and struggles of working-class individuals as they navigate through harsh social realities. The stories focus on characters such as factory workers and the downtrodden, portraying their experiences with a blend of realism and deep emotion. The opening of the work introduces a group of bakers who find themselves trapped in
a stifling and oppressive environment where they labor under a harsh master. They describe their dull and dreary existence, filled with long hours of monotonous work in a suffocating basement bakery. Despite the grimness of their situation, the workers share a bond that is highlighted in their interactions, particularly when they find joy in singing together during their toiling hours. The narrative also introduces Tanja, a young girl from a neighboring embroidery shop, who serves as a symbol of longing and innocence amidst the workers' despair, hinting at themes of love and yearning in a bleak world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kolme kertomusta |
| Contents | Maksim Gorjki -- Kaksikymmentä kuusi ja yksi -- Kain ja Artem -- Jemeljan Piljaj. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.0 (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 |
| Subject | Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53258 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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