Isä Brownin viisaus : Salapoliisikertomuksia by G. K. Chesterton
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About this eBook
| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| Translator | Palola, Eino, 1885-1951 |
| Uniform Title | The wisdom of Father Brown. Finnish |
| Title | Isä Brownin viisaus : Salapoliisikertomuksia |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1926. |
| Note | This collection includes translations of all of the stories in 'The wisdom of Father Brown' except for 'The man in the passage,' translated as 'Mies Murtokadulla,' which is included in 'Isä Brownin yksinkertaisuus,' PG ebook #73088 . |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Varkaitten paratiisi -- Mr Glassin poissaolo -- Tohtori Hirschin kaksintaistelu -- Koneen erehdys -- Punainen tekotukka -- Pendragon suvun perikato -- Rumpujen jumala -- John Bouluoisin omituinen rikos -- Caesarin pää -- Eversti Gray'n vihannekset -- Isä Brown kertoo satuja. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Isä Brownin viisaus: Salapoliisikertomuksia" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features the clever and unassuming character of Father Brown, a Catholic priest who uses his keen understanding of human nature to solve various mysteries, often confronting moral complexities along the way. The collection blends elements of crime and mystery with deeper reflections on humanity, providing a unique perspective in the detective fiction genre. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the character of Father Brown and his approach to solving crimes. It begins with a preface that discusses the evolution of detective fiction, referencing iconic figures such as Sherlock Holmes and highlighting Brown as a deserving competitor. The narrative then transitions into the story "Varkaitten paratiisi", where we meet Muscari, a passionate poet embroiled in a discussion about danger lurking along a mountain pass, while the complexities of class and morality pave the way for the introduction of characters from various backgrounds, including a wealthy banker's family. The mixture of humor, suspense, and philosophical discourse in the opening hints at the intriguing mix of tones and themes that define the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | Catholics -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brown, Father (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73119 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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