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Uniform Title: Abendliche Häuser. Finnish
Title: Illan varjot : Romaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Ahjo, 1919.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Illan varjot: Romaani" by Eduard von Keyserling is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the secluded Padurenin castle, where the main characters—the parooni Siegwart von der Warthe, his sister paroonitar Arabella, and their family and servants—navigate the complexities of aristocratic life steeped in tradition and loss. Central to the narrative is the atmosphere of melancholy, reflecting on themes of duty, familial bonds, and the inevitable changes brought about by time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the somber atmosphere of Padurenin castle following a substantial tragedy in the family. The characters are depicted in quiet moments, with the parooni moving about in a wheelchair, and servants discussing their mundane lives against the backdrop of fading aristocratic glory. The narrative highlights the parooni's sense of authority and the lingering influence he has over those around him, despite his declining health. As rumors circulate about the departure of his daughter Fastrade for medical training, the chapter sets the stage for upcoming tensions and emotional upheaval, hinting at deeper connections and unresolved issues within this aristocratic family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Keyserling, Eduard von, 1855-1918
Translator: Nieminen, Kaarlo, 1887-1955
EBook No.: 74845
Published: Dec 6, 2024
Downloads: 109
Language: Finnish
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Uniform Title: Abendliche Häuser. Finnish
Title: Illan varjot : Romaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Ahjo, 1919.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Illan varjot: Romaani" by Eduard von Keyserling is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the secluded Padurenin castle, where the main characters—the parooni Siegwart von der Warthe, his sister paroonitar Arabella, and their family and servants—navigate the complexities of aristocratic life steeped in tradition and loss. Central to the narrative is the atmosphere of melancholy, reflecting on themes of duty, familial bonds, and the inevitable changes brought about by time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the somber atmosphere of Padurenin castle following a substantial tragedy in the family. The characters are depicted in quiet moments, with the parooni moving about in a wheelchair, and servants discussing their mundane lives against the backdrop of fading aristocratic glory. The narrative highlights the parooni's sense of authority and the lingering influence he has over those around him, despite his declining health. As rumors circulate about the departure of his daughter Fastrade for medical training, the chapter sets the stage for upcoming tensions and emotional upheaval, hinting at deeper connections and unresolved issues within this aristocratic family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Keyserling, Eduard von, 1855-1918
Translator: Nieminen, Kaarlo, 1887-1955
EBook No.: 74845
Published: Dec 6, 2024
Downloads: 109
Language: Finnish
Subject: German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.