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Alfthan, Johannes
1830
1893
Noveller och skizzer
Kallista på Kastelholm. Pennteckning från Åland -- Ett mystiskt par. Sann händelse från år 1867 -- Från Finland: 1. Från öster till vester. 2. Wiborg. 3. Från Ladogas strand. 4. En vacker hufvudstad i ett litet land -- Reseskizzer från Polen och Ryssland: 1. Polen. 2. Ryssland -- Borgfröken. Skizz från kejsar Nikolai regering.
E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
"Noveller och skizzer" by Johannes Alfthan is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work likely explores themes of travel, human relationships, and the cultural landscape of the Åland Islands, as evident from the initial narratives involving local characters and their experiences. The opening of this collection introduces the setting of the Åland Islands, where the narrator decides to visit due to the islands’ intriguing history and his desire for exploration. He engages with local residents, particularly a young man named Bengt and his father, Falkens Erik, who agrees to take him across the sea. Throughout their journey, various characters share personal stories, and the themes of adventure and cultural intrigue unfold. The narrator’s interactions with the characters hint at deeper connections and hidden narratives, particularly involving a girl named Kallista, who saves a man's life during a turbulent time. This hints at a blend of personal stories with broader societal issues, setting the tone for the collection that likely intertwines fiction with real-life experiences in a captivating manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Russia -- Description and travel
Poland -- Description and travel
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