Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja by Prosper Mérimée
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"Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a selection of Mérimée's compelling narratives that embody his unique storytelling style, with themes that range from historical contexts to local customs. The tales of various characters, including the strong-willed Mateo Falcone and the haunted spirit of Carmen, reveal human passions and historical tensions in vividly crafted settings. The opening of
this collection presents an insightful overview of Prosper Mérimée's life and literary achievements, emphasizing his dual role as both a writer and a historical figure in French politics and culture. An exploration of his stories, such as "Mateo Falcone," sets the stage for a gripping tale about loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh moral codes that govern Corsican life. Through vivid descriptions and complex characters, the beginning establishes the tone for the collection, promising readers engaging narratives that meld local color with psychological depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919 |
| Title | Helmiä: Valikoima novelleja |
| Contents | Elämäkerta -- Mateo Falcone -- Etuvarustuksen valloitus -- Tamango -- Arpapeli -- Etruskilainen vaasi -- Arsène Guillot. |
| Credits | Produced by Juha Kiuru |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48777 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48777-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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