Novelleja by Gottfried Keller
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"Novelleja" by Gottfried Keller is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work is set in a small town and revolves around the lives of various characters, particularly focusing on their struggles with personal and social conflicts. Central figures in the initial story are a widow and her two children, Jukka and Ester, whose dynamic and individual characteristics lay the groundwork for exploring themes of family, hardship, and
aspirations. The opening of the collection introduces us to the widow living in an impoverished condition, relying on her meager resources to raise her two children, Jukka and Ester. Jukka is depicted as a sullen and withdrawn boy, often lost in his own thoughts and frustrations, contrasting with his cheerful and industrious sister Ester. As their mother struggles between their needs and her limited means, the siblings' relationship evolves, reflecting both the chaos of childhood and the burdens of familial expectations. This first glimpse into their lives sets up a dynamic that promises emotional depth and nuanced character development as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Keller, Gottfried, 1819-1890 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Koskenniemi, Veikko Antero, 1885-1962 |
| Title | Novelleja |
| Original Publication | Finland: WSOY, 1908. |
| Note | Translated selections from: Die Leute von Seldwyla, Sinngedicht, and Sieben Legenden. |
| Contents | Juro Jukka -- Maakylän Romeo ja Julia -- Poloinen paronitar -- Eugenia -- Pyhä Neitsyt ja nunna. |
| Credits | Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 33.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swiss fiction (German) -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70800 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70800-3 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 304 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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