Meri ja nainen : seikkailuja Priki Delfinellä puoli vuosisataa sitten by West
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"Meri ja nainen: seikkailuja Priki Delfinellä puoli vuosisataa sitten" by Erkki West is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores maritime adventures aboard the ship Delfine, taking the reader back fifty years to a time when sea travel was fraught with uncertainty and danger. The protagonist finds himself entangled with the ship's captivating captain's wife and the lives of those aboard, offering a glimpse into the world
of sailors and their relationships. The opening of the novel introduces the narrative through a letter from a literature enthusiast who has received a manuscript recounting a voyage on the ship Delfine. The protagonist, who aspires to become a sailor, encounters the captain of the ship and quickly shows interest in joining the crew. As the ship embarks on its journey from Porvoo, the young sailor meets the captain's wife and daughter, and their involvement introduces an intriguing dynamic aboard. West establishes a vivid setting, capturing the beauty and challenges of seafaring life while foreshadowing the events and relationships that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | West, Erkki, 1857-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meri ja nainen : seikkailuja Priki Delfinellä puoli vuosisataa sitten |
| Original Publication | Finland: WSOY, 1927. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71120 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 281 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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