Sternsteinin kartano by Ludwig Anzengruber
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"Sternsteinin kartano" by Ludwig Anzengruber is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the reader to the stark contrasts of life in a rural setting, focusing on the protagonist, a young girl named Helena, as she navigates her humble existence and dreams of a better life. The narrative establishes themes of longing, social status, and the dichotomy between wealth and poverty. At the start of the novel, heavy
rain transforms a tranquil river into a raging torrent, setting the stage for Helena's life in a dilapidated cottage near the grand Sternstein manor. She observes the opulence of the manor from a distance, expressing a wish to one day be part of that world as she plays with a boy named Muckerl, who is also entranced by Helena’s beauty and dreams of a brighter future. Their playful banter reveals their differing social standings, hinting at deeper societal issues and individual aspirations. The opening portion encapsulates Helena's innocence and the challenges she faces while setting the tone for her journey amid class disparities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anzengruber, Ludwig, 1839-1889 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Der Sternsteinhof. Finnish |
| Title | Sternsteinin kartano |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51524 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51524-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 378 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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