| Author |
Kleist, Heinrich von, 1777-1811 |
| Uniform Title |
Michael Kohlhaas. Finnish
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| Title |
Mikaeli Kohlhas : Saksalainen tapakomedia Lutheruksen ajoilta
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| Original Publication |
Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän kirjapaino, 1884.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Kohlhaas
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 24.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Mikaeli Kohlhas" by Heinrich von Kleist is a narrative tale written in the late 19th century. The book centers on a character named Mikaeli Kohlhas, a horse dealer in 16th-century Brandenburg, who is depicted as a devout yet fierce individual. The narrative likely explores themes of justice, personal sacrifice, and the struggle against systemic oppression as Kohlhas faces legal and moral challenges after his horses are wrongfully taken from him. The opening of the tale introduces us to Mikaeli Kohlhas, a well-regarded horse dealer whose life takes a dark turn due to a series of injustices. As he travels to sell his horses, he encounters roadblocks and the arbitrary authority of local officials, which catalyzes his descent into anger and vengeance. The narrative sets a tone of conflict as Kohlhas discovers that his horses have been mistreated while in the possession of another nobleman, leading to his decision to fight for retribution. This initial portion hints at a deeper exploration of Kohlhas's character, his moral integrity, and the societal issues that compel him to take drastic actions. (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 |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Revolutionaries -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- 1517-1648 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73372 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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