| Author |
Bordeaux, Henry, 1870-1963 |
| Translator |
Lehtonen, Aino |
| Uniform Title |
La peur de vivre. Finnish
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| Title |
Elämän pelko
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Werner Söderström Osakeyhtiö, 1917, reprint 1937.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Elämän pelko" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fear and courage in life, particularly through the experiences of its central character, Marcel Guibert, as he navigates personal and familial struggles. The narrative delves into various forms of existential fear and the societal pressures surrounding relationships and ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces us to Madame Guibert, who awaits her son Marcel's return in their modest yet carefully arranged home. She is depicted as a woman of both gentleness and strength, reflecting on life's burdens and the anxiety of waiting for her son. As time passes, her worries are illustrated through her interactions with Paula, her daughter, highlighting the generational dynamics and forthcoming events. The scene sets the tone for the exploration of family, personal fears, and the emotional landscape that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71040 |
| Release Date |
Jun 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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