| Author |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Uniform Title |
The faith of men. Finnish
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| Title |
Liian paljon kultaa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Eräs jäännös tertiäriaikakauden kolmannen ja viimeisimmän muodostuman ajalta -- Väkijuomatehdas äärimmäisessä pohjolassa -- Uskollisuus -- Liian paljon kultaa -- Tuhat tusinaa munia -- Lit-lit'in naimiskauppa -- Bastardi -- Jees Uck'in tarina.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Liian paljon kultaa" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the life and adventures during the Klondike Gold Rush, focusing on the experiences of the protagonist and various characters they encounter in the harsh and tumultuous environment of the Yukon. Through its unique blend of adventure and exploration of human nature, the book delves into themes of greed, survival, and the quest for fortune. At the start of "Liian paljon kultaa," the narrative introduces the character of Thomas Stevens, a seasoned and resourceful hunter, who unexpectedly arrives at the narrator's camp. The narrator describes Stevens as a larger-than-life figure, both enigmatic and charming, yet troublingly elusive in his tales. Their conversation quickly shifts from casual exchanges to Stevens recounting his past exploits, which include encounters with prehistoric creatures and survival in the wild. This opening lays the groundwork for Stevens as a storyteller whose experiences provoke both awe and skepticism, hinting at the grand adventures to unfold as the story progresses through the wilderness of Klondike. (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 |
Short stories
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| Subject |
American fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56672 |
| Release Date |
Mar 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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