| Author |
Lie, Jonas, 1833-1908 |
| Translator |
Inha, Into Konrad, 1865-1930 |
| Uniform Title |
Onde Magter. Finnish
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| Title |
Pahuuden voimia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pahuuden voimia" by Jonas Lie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of human nature, morality, and the social dynamics of a small town, focusing on a variety of characters that seem to be entangled in personal conflicts and the societal expectations that surround them. The opening of the story introduces us to a bustling scene in a restaurant where various characters wait for a steamboat amid discussions about shipping and commerce. Among them is Harrestad, a cautious man embroiled in a game of cards with influential town figures, feeling out of place as they taunt him. The atmosphere is set with descriptions of harsh winter conditions and the mingling lives of the townspeople, highlighting the interconnectedness of their lives and the brewing tensions that come with their struggles. This intricate dynamic sets the stage for exploring deeper conflicts and relationships as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63555 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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