| Author |
Caine, Hall, Sir, 1853-1931 |
| Translator |
Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933 |
| Uniform Title |
The Christian. Finnish
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| Title |
Kristitty: Romaani
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kristitty: Romaani" by Sir Hall Caine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to its central characters, including an elderly pastor, a young man named John Storm, and a spirited girl named Glory, as they embark on a journey filled with emotional depth and exploration of faith, love, and personal struggles. The narrative hints at complex relationships and societal themes that will likely unfold throughout the tale. The opening of the novel sets the scene on a steamship departing from the Isle of Man to Liverpool. We are introduced to Glory, who expresses mixed emotions about leaving her familiar world behind, coupled with her youthful exuberance and longing for adventure. The elderly pastor, who is her grandfather, concerns himself with her wellbeing and future, while John Storm, a fellow clergyman, quietly supports them. The dialogue reveals Glory's vivacious personality and hints at the conflicts and connections that will develop between her and John Storm as they navigate their paths intertwined with duty and desire. Overall, the beginning establishes a rich emotional backdrop as the characters face change and the promise of new experiences in the vast world ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Religious fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62468 |
| Release Date |
Jun 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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