| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Translator |
Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Title |
Billy ja etsivä: Seikkailuromaani Meksikon sodista
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy,1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of part 2 of: The Mucker. This part was published in England as: The Man Without a Soul.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Billy ja etsivä: Seikkailuromaani Meksikon sodista" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of Billy Byrne, a young man who returns to Chicago after a period of wandering and various escapades around the world. On his return, he seeks to clear his name from a wrongful murder accusation and hopes to prove himself to a former love, all while dealing with the complex dynamics of his past and the law. At the start of the novel, Billy returns to Chicago, filled with a mix of hope and regret as he confronts his old haunts and the memories of a lost relationship. He grapples with the societal perceptions of his previous life as a troublemaker, driven by a desire to demonstrate his transformation. Billy’s intentions to clear his name and regain his standing are complicated when he discovers that he is still seen as a fugitive, leading to a confrontation with law enforcement upon his arrival. The narrative sets the stage for Billy's struggle between his past and present, hinting at the challenges he will face as he attempts to reclaim his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
American fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67782 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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