Kuvauksia metsäelämästä sivistyksen äärimmäisellä rajalla by James Fenimore Cooper
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Translator | Sonck, K. E., 1852-1937 |
| Title |
Kuvauksia metsäelämästä sivistyksen äärimmäisellä rajalla
eli Natty Bumpon elämänvaiheet |
| Note | Appears to be an abridged translation of Cooper's "The Pioneers". |
| Note | Reading ease score: 36.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kuvauksia metsäelämästä sivistyksen äärimmäisellä rajalla" by James Fenimore Cooper is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Natty Bumpo, also known as Hirventappaja (Buck), who thrives in the wilderness of North America and navigates the complexities of life amid conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers. The themes likely explore the clash between civilization and nature, as well as the dynamics of friendship and honor. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Natty Bumpo, a skilled and honorable hunter who prefers the company of Native Americans to that of his own people. As a young man of thirty-three, he is depicted as agile and strong, with a deep sense of loyalty and fairness. The opening scene sets the stage for tension as Natty engages in a life-and-death struggle with a hostile Indian, showcasing his principles by refusing to kill an unarmed opponent. This act of mercy sets the tone for Natty's character and hints at his larger role in the unfolding story centered around his friendships, survival instincts, and the relationships between different cultures in North America. The narrative quickly draws us into a world of adventure as Natty prepares for the challenges ahead, including potential conflicts and the search for his captive friend, Wah-ta-Wah. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- New York (State) -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19176 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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