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Title: Giovanna : Tarina kauniiden tornien kaupungista
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1923.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Giovanna: Tarina kauniiden tornien kaupungista" by Sophus Michaëlis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small, medieval city characterized by its beautiful towers, and introduces us to the girl Giovanna, who will play a central role in the unfolding narrative of rivalry, love, and social conflict within the city. The book portrays the tension between the noble families and their ambitions represented through their towering constructions, hinting at themes of pride and familial loyalty. The opening of this narrative paints a vivid picture of the city, describing how it appears to a traveler arriving amidst olive-covered hills. The detailed imagery conveys a sense of grandeur yet decay within the town, dominated by the tall towers of competing families. As the story progresses, we are introduced to Leone de' Salvucci, a prominent figure striving to elevate his family’s status through the construction of an imposing tower, which incites rivalry with the Ardinghello family. This rivalry cultivates a sense of animosity, leading to heated confrontations and establishing the backdrop for the romantic tensions, particularly centered on Leone’s daughter, Giovanna. The beginning notes of romance and conflict suggest a richly woven tale that navigates themes of ambition, identity, and the complex interplay of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Michaëlis, Sophus, 1865-1932
Translator: Heikel, Marjo
EBook No.: 72152
Published: Nov 17, 2023
Downloads: 112
Language: Finnish
Subject: Danish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Giovanna : Tarina kauniiden tornien kaupungista
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1923.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Giovanna: Tarina kauniiden tornien kaupungista" by Sophus Michaëlis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small, medieval city characterized by its beautiful towers, and introduces us to the girl Giovanna, who will play a central role in the unfolding narrative of rivalry, love, and social conflict within the city. The book portrays the tension between the noble families and their ambitions represented through their towering constructions, hinting at themes of pride and familial loyalty. The opening of this narrative paints a vivid picture of the city, describing how it appears to a traveler arriving amidst olive-covered hills. The detailed imagery conveys a sense of grandeur yet decay within the town, dominated by the tall towers of competing families. As the story progresses, we are introduced to Leone de' Salvucci, a prominent figure striving to elevate his family’s status through the construction of an imposing tower, which incites rivalry with the Ardinghello family. This rivalry cultivates a sense of animosity, leading to heated confrontations and establishing the backdrop for the romantic tensions, particularly centered on Leone’s daughter, Giovanna. The beginning notes of romance and conflict suggest a richly woven tale that navigates themes of ambition, identity, and the complex interplay of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Michaëlis, Sophus, 1865-1932
Translator: Heikel, Marjo
EBook No.: 72152
Published: Nov 17, 2023
Downloads: 112
Language: Finnish
Subject: Danish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.