Viimeinen Ateenalainen by Viktor Rydberg
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| Author | Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 |
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| Translator | Tudeer, O. E. |
| Uniform Title | Den siste Atenaren. Finnish |
| Title | Viimeinen Ateenalainen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 32.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Viimeinen Ateenalainen" by Viktor Rydberg is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story dives into the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Athens, exploring themes of philosophy, religion, and the clash between paganism and early Christianity. The narrative ostensibly revolves around the main character Kryysanteus, a philosopher, and his daughter Hermione, as they navigate the intricacies of their society amidst significant ideological changes. The opening of the novel sets the stage in ancient Athens, where two friends, Karmides and Olympiodooros, engage in discussions about life, wine, and the looming presence of the philosopher Kryysanteus. Their conversation is lighthearted yet charged with underlying tensions reflective of the societal shifts occurring around them, particularly the growing influence of Christianity. As the scene unfolds, a vibrant marketplace comes to life with vendors and citizens, setting a backdrop that contrasts the philosophical musings of the characters with the daily realities of Athenian life. The introduction of Kryysanteus hints at the deeper intellectual and spiritual conflicts that will define the narrative as he embarks on a quest to uncover deeper truths in a world rapidly transforming. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Church history -- Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47821 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 55 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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