Kaksi kaupunkia
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 97,032 words
- Reading time
- 8 h 5 min
- Chapters
- 46
- Language
- Finnish
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2015
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This historical novel explores the turbulent years surrounding the French Revolution. It contrasts the social conditions in London and Paris during the late eighteenth century. For a learner of Finnish, this text presents a significant challenge. The prose features complex sentence structures and a formal, somewhat archaic vocabulary that reflects the era of its original publication. You will encounter descriptive passages that require careful attention to detail, making it a demanding but rewarding read for those looking to expand their linguistic proficiency.
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Subjects
- Historical fiction
- France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Fiction
- London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
- War stories
- Executions and executioners -- Fiction
- French -- England -- London -- Fiction
- Lookalikes -- Fiction
- British -- France -- Paris -- Fiction
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What level of Finnish do I need for this book?
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About 8 h 5 min at a native pace, spread over 46 chapters. In a foreign language plan for more: half an hour a day finishes a book of this size in a few weeks.
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