Klondyken kuningas by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Translator Simolin, Kerttu Emilia, 1887-1919
Uniform Title Burning Daylight. Finnish
Title Klondyken kuningas
Note Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Klondyken kuningas" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Elam Harnish, known as "Päivänpaiste," who is a seasoned gold miner and adventurer in the Yukon region during the Gold Rush era. The book explores themes of camaraderie, ambition, and the challenges of frontier life, set against the backdrop of the harsh and exhilarating conditions of the Klondike. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a lively night at the Tivoli, a local tavern in Circle City. Despite the cold, a group of men is gathered, but the mood is initially somber, reflecting the winter struggle of gold miners facing a lack of work and excitement. The scene changes dramatically with the arrival of Päivänpaiste, whose infectious energy and charisma revitalize the atmosphere. As he celebrates his birthday, he engages in playful banter and challenges, inviting camaraderie and revelry among the miners. The narrative sets up a contrast between the dullness of their lives and the exuberance that Päivänpaiste brings, foreshadowing the adventures and trials that lie ahead in this rugged landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Women pioneers -- Fiction
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Alaska -- Fiction
Subject Bankruptcy -- Fiction
Subject Oakland (Calif.) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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