Hyvän-uskoja by Adalbert Meinhardt
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"Hyvän-uskoja" by Adalbert Meinhardt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives of several characters, primarily focusing on Johannes Heilwig, the landowner of Heilwigshof, and his complex relationships with the people around him, including the artist Paul Gordon and the betrothed Countess Willfriede Markow. The narrative explores themes of transience, human connections, and the weight of expectations. At the start of the story, a gathering
at Heilwigshof marks the end of a family visit, filled with leisurely activities and interactions among guests. Johannes Heilwig and Paul Gordon, an artist who has found refuge at the estate, reflect on their past and present during a quiet moment after the guests have departed. Paul expresses his insecurities and doubts about love and art, while Johannes hints at his upcoming marriage to Countess Willfriede, a decision that starkly contrasts with Paul's tumultuous feelings toward relationships. As their dialogue unfolds, the contrasting views on friendship, love, and societal pressures emerge, setting the stage for the complexities of both their lives and the lives of those around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Meinhardt, Adalbert, 1848-1911 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Simojoki, Aukusti, 1882-1959 |
| Uniform Title | Auf dem Heilwigshof. Finnish |
| Title | Hyvän-uskoja |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1922. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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. | 74900 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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