Puolan juutalainen by Erckmann-Chatrian
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Author | Erckmann-Chatrian |
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Translator | Salonen, B. F., 1849-1881 |
Uniform Title | Le Juif polonais. Finnish |
Title | Puolan juutalainen |
Original Publication | Finland: Hämäläinen Osake-Yhtiö,1879. |
Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
Summary | "Puolan juutalainen" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins on Christmas Eve in an Alsatian tavern and revolves around the lives of the local villagers, particularly focusing on the characters Mathis, the mayor, and the young couple, Christian and Annette. The initial chapters introduce themes of community, love, and the dynamics of socio-economic relationships in a small village, peppered with elements of humor and social observation. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in the tavern, where various village characters come together to celebrate Christmas Eve. Catherine, the mayor’s wife, converses with Heinrich, a forest ranger, about mundane tasks, their discussions revealing their personalities and the local customs surrounding the holiday. As the narrative progresses, hints of a past tragedy involving a Polish Jew emerge, which foreshadows deeper themes such as justice and social prejudice that intertwine with the lively interactions of the characters. The opening serves to establish the setting and relationships, creating a contrast between the festive atmosphere and the ominous undertones related to the mystery from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Finnish |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | French drama -- Translations into Finnish |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 68117 |
Release Date | May 18, 2022 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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