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Uniform Title: Found at Blazing Star. Finnish
Title: Sormus : Kalifornialainen kertomus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Sormus: Kalifornialainen kertomus" by Bret Harte is a narrative fiction piece written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the rough-and-tumble mining town of Blazing Star during the California gold rush, focusing on the experiences and moral dilemmas faced by its inhabitants, especially the central character named Cass. The plot centers on themes of luck, superstition, and the unexpected consequences of seemingly trivial discoveries. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cass, a disheveled prospector who, while searching for warmth on an early morning, unexpectedly finds a gold ring inscribed with his name. This discovery stirs Cass’s superstitions and ignites a combination of hope and anxiety as he contemplates its significance in his hard life as a gold miner. Soon after, he shares his find with other miners, but the ring leads to misinterpretation and suspicion rather than the anticipated fortune. The opening sets the stage for a narrative filled with rich character interactions and suspense, ultimately hinting at deeper themes of personal integrity and the unpredictable nature of fortune in a challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
Translator: Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
EBook No.: 72201
Published: Nov 22, 2023
Downloads: 47
Language: Finnish
Subject: Western stories
Subject: California -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: American fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Uniform Title: Found at Blazing Star. Finnish
Title: Sormus : Kalifornialainen kertomus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1909.
Note: Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Sormus: Kalifornialainen kertomus" by Bret Harte is a narrative fiction piece written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the rough-and-tumble mining town of Blazing Star during the California gold rush, focusing on the experiences and moral dilemmas faced by its inhabitants, especially the central character named Cass. The plot centers on themes of luck, superstition, and the unexpected consequences of seemingly trivial discoveries. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Cass, a disheveled prospector who, while searching for warmth on an early morning, unexpectedly finds a gold ring inscribed with his name. This discovery stirs Cass’s superstitions and ignites a combination of hope and anxiety as he contemplates its significance in his hard life as a gold miner. Soon after, he shares his find with other miners, but the ring leads to misinterpretation and suspicion rather than the anticipated fortune. The opening sets the stage for a narrative filled with rich character interactions and suspense, ultimately hinting at deeper themes of personal integrity and the unpredictable nature of fortune in a challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902
Translator: Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
EBook No.: 72201
Published: Nov 22, 2023
Downloads: 47
Language: Finnish
Subject: Western stories
Subject: California -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: American fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.