Lankeemus by Emmanuel Bove

"Lankeemus" by Emmanuel Bove is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Armand, who unexpectedly encounters his old friend Lucien, prompting a reflection on their past and present circumstances. The book explores themes of social status, friendship, and the complexities of human emotions as Armand navigates societal expectations and his personal relationships. At the start of the narrative, Armand walks through a cold, narrow street, where he meets Lucien after several years apart. They engage in an awkward reunion filled with memories and realizations about their changed lives; Armand has become more affluent while Lucien remains in his previous, struggling state. Their interaction at a café reveals deep-seated feelings of inadequacy and nostalgia, as Armand grapples with his past and the impact of their socioeconomic differences on their friendship. The opening sets a tone of introspection, marking the beginning of a complex exploration of identity, class, and personal connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bove, Emmanuel, 1898-1945
Translator Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939
Uniform Title Armand. Finnish
Title Lankeemus
Original Publication Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1929.
Credits Tuula Temonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 75259
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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