Säilykekuningas by Sven Elvestad
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About this eBook
| Author | Elvestad, Sven, 1884-1934 |
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| Title | Säilykekuningas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Säilykekuningas" by Sven Elvestad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the coastal town of Stavanger, Norway, where the central themes revolve around the fishing industry, particularly sprat fishing, and the economic and social dynamics of the town. The main character, Jean Baptiste Courbier, is a French inspector sent to study new methods for preserving fish, who becomes embroiled in local intrigues and economic challenges. The opening of the novel introduces us to a billiard hall in Stavanger, where Courbier plays a game with Captain Grönneland, a local leader in sprat fishing. As they engage in conversation, the atmosphere is casual yet hints at underlying tensions within the fishing community due to the capturing of sprats. Courbier is depicted as charming but somewhat aloof, while Grönneland is anxious about an approaching fishing season. Their conversation is disrupted by news regarding an unusual ship sighted at sea, raising suspicions about its connection to the town's fish supply woes. The chapter sets up a compelling blend of character dynamics, local culture, and mystery surrounding the fishing industry, enticing readers into a world teetering between camaraderie and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57665 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 39 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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