Onnellisten saari: Kaksi kertomusta kokoelmasta 'Svenska öden och äfventyr'
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"Onnellisten saari: Kaksi kertomusta kokoelmasta 'Svenska öden och äfventyr'" by August Strindberg is a collection of narrative tales likely written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of adventure, society, and human nature as characters navigate through their experiences and the complexities of civilization. The opening portions introduce two university students, Hulling and Snagg, who, after being imprisoned for questioning authority, embark on a journey aboard a ship heading for
a new colony in North America. At the start of the collection, the narrative sets the stage for a tale of transformation and exploration, beginning with the sailing ship "Ruotsin Leijona." The overjoyed prisoners encounter various characters, including fellow convicts on a journey to start anew. As they physically and metaphorically leave their old lives behind, the two friends engage in philosophical debates about their perspectives on life and happiness. The ship journey is marked by initial excitement but soon faces the peril of a violent storm, leading to the shipwreck and their landing on a mysterious, paradise-like island. Here, they hope to discover a new beginning free from past constraints, but the society they will encounter raises questions about the nature of happiness and civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ahma, Ilmari, 1884-1933 |
| Title | Onnellisten saari: Kaksi kertomusta kokoelmasta 'Svenska öden och äfventyr' |
| Contents | August Strindberg -- Onnellisten saari -- Suojelijoita. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 31.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54044 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54044-3 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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