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Title: Kertomuksia II
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Arolla -- Ajan ratoksi -- Toverukset -- Lukija -- Pirusta.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kertomuksia II" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This literary work captures the struggles and experiences of characters often on the margins of society, exploring themes of poverty, human connection, and the pursuit of hope amidst despair. Gorky's ability to create vivid portrayals of these characters establishes a deep connection between the reader and the often harsh realities they face. The opening of the collection introduces us to three weary travelers who have set off from Perekop, hungry and dispirited. As they journey through the desolate steppe, the group—consisting of a soldier, a university dropout, and a humble narrator—shares their mutual experiences of hunger and alienation while maintaining a sense of camaraderie amid their dire circumstances. The narrative evokes a poignant imagery of their march, filled with existential musings and raw human emotion, culminating in a tense encounter with a stranger that tests their morals and survival instincts. This opening sets the tone for a reflective examination of human nature, social structures, and the resilience required to endure the trials of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Translator: Seppänen, Rob. A., 1875-1920
EBook No.: 53555
Published: Nov 19, 2016
Downloads: 57
Language: Finnish
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kertomuksia II
Note: Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Arolla -- Ajan ratoksi -- Toverukset -- Lukija -- Pirusta.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kertomuksia II" by Maksim Gorky is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This literary work captures the struggles and experiences of characters often on the margins of society, exploring themes of poverty, human connection, and the pursuit of hope amidst despair. Gorky's ability to create vivid portrayals of these characters establishes a deep connection between the reader and the often harsh realities they face. The opening of the collection introduces us to three weary travelers who have set off from Perekop, hungry and dispirited. As they journey through the desolate steppe, the group—consisting of a soldier, a university dropout, and a humble narrator—shares their mutual experiences of hunger and alienation while maintaining a sense of camaraderie amid their dire circumstances. The narrative evokes a poignant imagery of their march, filled with existential musings and raw human emotion, culminating in a tense encounter with a stranger that tests their morals and survival instincts. This opening sets the tone for a reflective examination of human nature, social structures, and the resilience required to endure the trials of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gorky, Maksim, 1868-1936
Translator: Seppänen, Rob. A., 1875-1920
EBook No.: 53555
Published: Nov 19, 2016
Downloads: 57
Language: Finnish
Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.