Smaragda : Kreikkalainen rakkaustarina by Alexandros Rizos Rankaves
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| Author | Rankaves, Alexandros Rizos, 1809-1892 |
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| Translator | Uskela, Kaarlo, 1878-1922 |
| Title | Smaragda : Kreikkalainen rakkaustarina |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1909. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen |
| Summary | "Smaragda: Kreikkalainen rakkaustarina" by Alexandros Rizos Rankaves is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds on the island of Syros in the Cyclades and introduces a tapestry of characters, primarily focusing on the lives of Melirytos, a young man seeking a loan, and other significant figures like the wealthy notary, Serlendis, and the sickly Metaksas. The book dives into themes of love, inheritance, and secrets, suggesting a narrative rich with tension and drama as relationships and allegiances are tested. The opening of the novel presents the vibrant yet rugged setting of Syros, touching on its historical significance as a bustling trading hub. We are introduced to Melirytos, who seeks a large loan from the notary, Serlendis, due to the urgency of an undisclosed personal matter, hinting at impending marriage plans. Their discussion reveals Melirytos's deep ties to the dying Metaksas, who unexpectedly names Melirytos as the sole heir to his estate. The scene shifts with the introduction of other characters, including the grieving Skuludis and Serlendis, amidst foreshadowings of betrayal and financial intrigues, establishing a complex web of personal ambitions and emotional struggles that promises to unfold further in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Greek fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74353 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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