Vaiheita: Kokoelma kertomuksia by August Strindberg
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"Vaiheita: Kokoelma kertomuksia" by August Strindberg is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores themes of social dynamics, craftsmanship, and human relationships through engaging narratives, often set in the context of trade guilds and artisans. The stories appear to center around dynamic characters, like the protagonist, Mestari Paavali, who engages in intellectual discussions and confrontations about societal roles and expectations. The opening of the
collection introduces an assembly of the cannoneers' guild, where Mestari Paavali addresses fellow master craftsmen and apprentices about the need for reform in their trade. He argues for increasing the number of masters in light of their growing population. The meeting is filled with lively interactions, including disruptions caused by a hunchbacked man, who becomes a focal point amid the discussions. The narrative sets up a struggle between tradition and innovation, hinting at a conflict over the future of their craft and the social hierarchies that govern it. Amidst the debates, the unique characteristics of the guild members are revealed, providing readers a glimpse into the complexities of their personal and professional lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
| Title | Vaiheita: Kokoelma kertomuksia |
| Contents | I. Suojelijoita. Uudet aseet. Voittoriemu. Hautajaiset -- II. Taiteen vuoksi. Markus Larsson asianajajana. Kansallinen sivistyslaitos. Vihittynä ja vihkimättä -- III. Täysihoitolaiset. Myyrä. Yksineläjä. Uhri. |
| Credits | Produced by Johanna Kankaanpää and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54458 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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