Artturi Berkow by E. Werner
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"Artturi Berkow" by E. Werner is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the wedding of the main character Artturi Berkow and his bride Eugenia, exploring the social context and intricacies of their union, which seems to be influenced by social status and familial expectations. The initial scenes are filled with tension as the characters navigate not only the ceremony itself but also the emotional undercurrents
that hint at their troubled relationship dynamics. The opening of the narrative introduces the grand wedding ceremony, where a mix of high society and family expectations collide. The church is bustling with attendees, but the bride displays an unsettling calm and cold demeanor, contrasting sharply with the excitement around her. Artturi, her husband, exhibits a passive indifference throughout the proceedings, signaling deeper issues within their relationship. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when an accident involving wild horses threatens the guests, leading to a heroic rescue by a local worker named Olli. This act sets the stage for the exploration of class tensions as Olli's bravery highlights the societal divide, which is underscored by Artturi's indifference. The beginning lays the groundwork for examining themes of duty, honor, and the disillusionment that often accompanies arranged marriages in a rigid social hierarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Werner, E., 1838-1918 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Mellin, Robert, 1826-1880 |
| Uniform Title | Glück auf! Finnish |
| Title | Artturi Berkow |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49430 |
| Release Date | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 230 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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