| Author |
Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848 |
| Translator |
Borg, Felix, 1888-1959 |
| Title |
Atala: Seikkailu aarniometsässä
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atala_(novella)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 34.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Atala: Seikkailu aarniometsässä" by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around themes of love, cultural conflict, and the beauty of nature, particularly as experienced by a young Frenchman named René and his connection with Atala, the daughter of a Native American chief. Their narratives intertwine against the breathtaking backdrop of the American wilderness, exploring not only romantic love but also the clash between civilization and the natural world. The opening of the narrative presents two friends in a Parisian restaurant, setting the stage for a tale that underscores the tension between fame and fortune. The protagonist, René, is introspective and caught between the melancholy of his past and hopes for future glory as he awaits the reception of his story, written during his time in the wilderness. The text then transitions into rich descriptions of the lush vegetation and wildlife of America's landscapes, introducing Chactas, a character representing the Native American experience and his interactions with René. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the unfolding love story between Chactas and Atala, encompassing themes of sacrifice and the struggle with cultural identity, suggesting that their destinies are intertwined yet fraught with challenges. (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 |
Indians of North America -- Fiction
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50084 |
| Release Date |
Sep 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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