Seikkailumatka by Friedrich Gerstäcker
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| Author | Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872 |
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| Translator | Simojoki, Aukusti, 1882-1959 |
| Uniform Title | Herrn Mahlhubers Reiseabenteuer. Finnish |
| Title | Seikkailumatka |
| Original Publication | Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 34.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Seikkailumatka" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the protagonist, Herr Hieronymus Mahlhuber, a somewhat timid and reclusive merchant who has grown increasingly concerned about his health, particularly his liver. With a suggestion from his doctor to travel for his well-being, Mahlhuber embarks on an adventure that promises to lead him out of his mundane life and into unexpected situations. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mahlhuber in the quaint town of Gidelsbach, where he lives a quiet life overshadowed by health anxieties. His doctor believes he requires a diversion, nudging him towards travel, which Mahlhuber initially opposes due to his aversion to adventure. Nonetheless, he reluctantly prepares for his journey, even humorously debating whether to carry old pistols for self-defense. As he sets off on his travels, his first escapade quickly escalates into chaos with an accidental gun discharge in the carriage, leading to an uproar and setting the tone for his misadventures. The opening chapters set up a blend of humor, anxiety, and the promise of unexpected events that characterize his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Satire |
| Subject | Travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bayern (Bavaria, Germany : Province) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71149 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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