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Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
1874
1936
Chesterton, Gilbert Keith
Chesterton, Gilbert K. (Gilbert Keith)
Palola, Eino
1885
1951
The wisdom of Father Brown. Finnish
Isä Brownin viisaus : $b Salapoliisikertomuksia
$aHelsinki :$bKust.Oy Kirja, $c1926.
This collection includes translations of all of the stories in 'The wisdom of Father Brown' except for 'The man in the passage,' translated as 'Mies Murtokadulla,' which is included in 'Isä Brownin yksinkertaisuus,' PG ebook #73088.
Varkaitten paratiisi -- Mr Glassin poissaolo -- Tohtori Hirschin kaksintaistelu -- Koneen erehdys -- Punainen tekotukka -- Pendragon suvun perikato -- Rumpujen jumala -- John Bouluoisin omituinen rikos -- Caesarin pää -- Eversti Gray'n vihannekset -- Isä Brown kertoo satuja.
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
"Isä Brownin viisaus: Salapoliisikertomuksia" by G. K. Chesterton is a collection of detective stories written in the early 20th century. The book features the clever and unassuming character of Father Brown, a Catholic priest who uses his keen understanding of human nature to solve various mysteries, often confronting moral complexities along the way. The collection blends elements of crime and mystery with deeper reflections on humanity, providing a unique perspective in the detective fiction genre. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the character of Father Brown and his approach to solving crimes. It begins with a preface that discusses the evolution of detective fiction, referencing iconic figures such as Sherlock Holmes and highlighting Brown as a deserving competitor. The narrative then transitions into the story "Varkaitten paratiisi", where we meet Muscari, a passionate poet embroiled in a discussion about danger lurking along a mountain pass, while the complexities of class and morality pave the way for the introduction of characters from various backgrounds, including a wealthy banker's family. The mixture of humor, suspense, and philosophical discourse in the opening hints at the intriguing mix of tones and themes that define the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20240227042240chesterton
1926
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Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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England -- Fiction
Clergy -- Fiction
Catholics -- Fiction
Brown, Father (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories, English -- Translations into Finnish
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: British Literature
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