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Title: Kapinallinen Lo Ta : Koomillinen kiinalainen seikkailuromaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1912.
Note: Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note: Translated excerpts from 水滸傳 (Shui hu zhuan), #23863 .
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kapinallinen Lo Ta: Koomillinen kiinalainen seikkailuromaani" by Nai'an Shi is a comic novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a historical context that seems to revolve around the social and political turbulence of 12th century China, where the protagonist, Lo Ta, embarks on various misadventures. The narrative explores themes of rebellion, moral dilemmas, and the contrast between physical prowess and intellectual wit through Lo Ta's experiences, especially as he interacts with an array of intriguing characters. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lo Ta, a captain in the city watch, who becomes embroiled in a conflict after defending a friend from the oppression of a ruthless local butcher, Tshing. Through a series of encounters, Lo Ta's bravery quickly escalates into chaos, ultimately leading to his unfortunate consequence of murder. Realizing the imminent danger, he flees from Wei Tshou, faced with the prospect of evading justice and seeking refuge elsewhere. As the story unfolds, Lo Ta's character is developed against a backdrop of humor and adventure, setting the stage for his transformation from a soldier to a monk as he grapples with the consequences of his deeds, all while intertwining with various other characters along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shi, Nai'an, 1290?-1365?
Translator: Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943
EBook No.: 72068
Published: Nov 8, 2023
Downloads: 63
Language: Finnish
Subject: Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Fiction
Subject: Heroes -- Fiction
Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- 960-1644 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kapinallinen Lo Ta : Koomillinen kiinalainen seikkailuromaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1912.
Note: Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note: Translated excerpts from 水滸傳 (Shui hu zhuan), #23863 .
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kapinallinen Lo Ta: Koomillinen kiinalainen seikkailuromaani" by Nai'an Shi is a comic novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a historical context that seems to revolve around the social and political turbulence of 12th century China, where the protagonist, Lo Ta, embarks on various misadventures. The narrative explores themes of rebellion, moral dilemmas, and the contrast between physical prowess and intellectual wit through Lo Ta's experiences, especially as he interacts with an array of intriguing characters. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lo Ta, a captain in the city watch, who becomes embroiled in a conflict after defending a friend from the oppression of a ruthless local butcher, Tshing. Through a series of encounters, Lo Ta's bravery quickly escalates into chaos, ultimately leading to his unfortunate consequence of murder. Realizing the imminent danger, he flees from Wei Tshou, faced with the prospect of evading justice and seeking refuge elsewhere. As the story unfolds, Lo Ta's character is developed against a backdrop of humor and adventure, setting the stage for his transformation from a soldier to a monk as he grapples with the consequences of his deeds, all while intertwining with various other characters along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shi, Nai'an, 1290?-1365?
Translator: Silvanto, Reino, 1883-1943
EBook No.: 72068
Published: Nov 8, 2023
Downloads: 63
Language: Finnish
Subject: Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction
Subject: China -- History -- Song dynasty, 960-1279 -- Fiction
Subject: Heroes -- Fiction
Subject: China -- Social life and customs -- 960-1644 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.