Voimakasta väkeä by Aino Malmberg

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Author Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933
Title Voimakasta väkeä
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Lukijalle -- R. B. Cunninghame Graham -- J. Ramsay MacDonald -- Marion Phillips -- G. Bernard Shaw -- William Morgan Shuster -- Philip ja Ethel Snowden -- Kreivitär Warwick -- Sidney ja Beatrice Webb -- Miljoonamiehiä.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Voimakasta väkeä" by Aino Malmberg is a collection of biographical sketches written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a subjective portrayal of notable individuals connected to the author, many of whom are her long-term friends and acquaintances. Through these personal accounts, the author intends to share insights into the lives of remarkable figures, especially in the context of their political and social engagements. The opening of the book introduces the author’s justification for writing personal and subjective character sketches rather than impartial biographies. She acknowledges the difficulty in presenting an unbiased perspective, given her personal relationships with the subjects. The text hints at an exploration of various influential figures and their impact on society, and sets a reflective tone, noting how her experiences shape her understanding of these figures against the backdrop of significant historical events, such as the world wars. The author emphasizes a connection between ordinary individuals and the "powerful people," suggesting that her observations may resonate more with everyday experiences rather than scholarly detachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
Subject Celebrities
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EBook-No. 74457
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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