Tunnustus: Novelli

Tunnustus: Novelli

Maksim Gorky and Hella Wuolijoki (1868-1936)

Approximate level
C1
Length
52,795 words
Reading time
4 h 24 min
Chapters
2
Language
Finnish
On Project Gutenberg since
2016

This book is a translation of a work by Maxim Gorky, published in 1908. It explores the spiritual and social journey of a person searching for meaning in a changing world. The text uses early twentieth century Finnish, which can be challenging due to its philosophical vocabulary and long, descriptive sentences. You will encounter reflective prose that focuses on themes of faith, human suffering, and the collective power of the people. It is a demanding read that requires patience with its complex sentence structures.

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Subjects

  • Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish

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