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London, Jack
1876
1916
Chaney, John Griffith
Ventola, Viljami
1884
1924
Yön lapsi
Translated stories from The Night-Born.
Yön lapsi -- John Harned'in raiviovimma -- Kivikauden mies -- Epäilyttävä tapaus -- Lujat nyrkit -- Aurinkoteltan alla -- Ihmisen tappaminen.
Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
"Yön lapsi" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the stark contrasts between civilization and the wilderness, exploring themes of youth, adventure, and the human spirit through the eyes of its protagonist, Trefethan. At its center is the tale of Trefethan's reminiscences about a remarkable woman named Lucy, who embodies the essence of nature and unrestrained freedom. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves in a San Francisco club, where several characters engage in deep conversation about the corruption of society, stirred by the tragic death of an idealistic young boxer, O’Brien. Trefethan eagerly breaks into recollections of his youth and the passion he felt upon meeting Lucy, a captivating Native American woman. He vividly narrates their shared moments and the wild beauty of her world, as he becomes enamored with her spirit and strength. As the story unfolds, it merges elements of romance and adventure against the backdrop of the untamed North, setting a tone of nostalgia and longing for a simpler, more authentic life entwined with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Short stories
Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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