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Uniform Title: The pretty sister of José. Finnish
Title: Kaunotar
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kaunotar" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around José, a kind-hearted and strong young man, who moves to Madrid with his beautiful sister, Pepita, and their elderly grandmother. The narrative focuses on their struggles for a better life and explores themes of beauty, aspiration, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of urban life. The opening of the story introduces José as he works hard to create a stable home for his family outside Madrid, after escaping an unkind relative. The harsh memories of their impoverished upbringing shape his motivations, particularly concerning his sister’s future. While José is pragmatic and hardworking, he is also anxious about the possibilities for Pepita amidst the allure of city life. Pepita, full of youthful joy and beauty, experiences the thrill of their new environment as she daydreams about a brighter future. However, her dismissive attitude towards traditional roles, especially regarding marriage, hints at deeper complexities in her character. This sets the stage for their intertwined lives as they navigate new opportunities and the impact of beauty and ambition within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Translator: Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 73129
Published: Mar 9, 2024
Downloads: 101
Language: Finnish
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Bullfighters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: The pretty sister of José. Finnish
Title: Kaunotar
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1920.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kaunotar" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around José, a kind-hearted and strong young man, who moves to Madrid with his beautiful sister, Pepita, and their elderly grandmother. The narrative focuses on their struggles for a better life and explores themes of beauty, aspiration, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of urban life. The opening of the story introduces José as he works hard to create a stable home for his family outside Madrid, after escaping an unkind relative. The harsh memories of their impoverished upbringing shape his motivations, particularly concerning his sister’s future. While José is pragmatic and hardworking, he is also anxious about the possibilities for Pepita amidst the allure of city life. Pepita, full of youthful joy and beauty, experiences the thrill of their new environment as she daydreams about a brighter future. However, her dismissive attitude towards traditional roles, especially regarding marriage, hints at deeper complexities in her character. This sets the stage for their intertwined lives as they navigate new opportunities and the impact of beauty and ambition within their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Translator: Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939
EBook No.: 73129
Published: Mar 9, 2024
Downloads: 101
Language: Finnish
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Spain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Bullfighters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.