Project Gutenberg 2023-03-09 Public domain in the USA. 120 France, Anatole 1844 1924 Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois Thibault, Anatole Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti) 1885 1967 Hollo, Juho Aukusti Hollo, Juho August Hollo, J. Manninen, Otto 1872 1950 Manninen, O. Valittuja kertomuksia $aFinland :$bKust.Oy Kansanvalta, $c1926. Runolaulaja -- Balthasar -- Juudean prokuraattori -- Komm Atrebaatti -- Amykos ja Celestinus -- Neitsyt Marian temppuilija -- Harakan miraakkeli -- Hyvin opittu läksy -- Uudenvuodenlahja -- Myönnetty kuolema -- Pieni kukkaskuun tarina vuodelta II -- Bonaparte San Miniatossa -- Gestas -- Signora Chiara -- Kaiverrettu kivi -- Valtameren Kristus -- Crainquebille -- Putois -- Riquet -- Riquet'n ajatuksia -- Vanhurskaat tuomarit -- Herra Thomas -- Elysionin kentillä. Tapio Riikonen "Valittuja kertomuksia" by Anatole France is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work presents a tapestry of narratives that explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human existence through various characters and settings, starting with the poignant tale of a blind minstrel and his relationship with the gods. The opening sets a reflective and mythological tone, inviting readers into a world filled with rich imagery and philosophical undertones. At the start of the book, we are introduced to an elderly minstrel, known as the Old Man or the Minstrel, who journeys back to his home after spending a day performing for a king. The setting is vividly described, with the minstrel navigating through the landscape and paying homage to a sacred altar dedicated to the god Phoebus. Despite his physical frailty, the minstrel is a vessel of wisdom and lore, teaching poetry and music to the local children. As he prepares to share with them tales of ancient heroes, his reflections on life, art, and mortality unfold, presenting both his vulnerabilities and his enduring spirit. The narrative establishes a profound connection between the past and the present, hinting at deeper truths about culture and creativity in the face of decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20221125063641france 1926 FI Reading ease score: 33.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Short stories, French -- Translations into Finnish PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: French Literature 489720 2025-06-28T03:38:20.634101 text/html 489535 489542 2024-12-29T04:29:54.814388 2023-09-30T06:06:54.523334 text/html text/html 256765 2025-06-28T03:38:28.613054 application/epub+zip 263128 2025-06-28T03:38:23.526064 application/epub+zip 257006 2025-06-28T03:38:22.348102 application/epub+zip 480475 2025-06-28T03:38:32.479060 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457691 2025-06-28T03:38:27.857031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444497 2025-06-28T03:38:20.223064 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 444247 2023-03-08T11:47:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20112 2025-06-28T03:38:32.620024 application/rdf+xml 15093 2025-06-28T03:38:22.842065 image/jpeg 3789 2025-06-28T03:38:22.594070 image/jpeg 170941 2023-03-09T19:16:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 254642 2025-06-28T03:38:20.673105 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia fi.wikipedia fr.wikipedia