Luotsi ja hänen vaimonsa by Jonas Lie
QR code
"Luotsi ja hänen vaimonsa" by Jonas Lie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a coastal pilot named Salve Kristiansen, who is known for his bravery and skill in navigating dangerous waters. The narrative explores themes of family, the struggles of a seafaring man, and the complexities of his relationship with his wife and son, set against the backdrop of a maritime community. The opening of
the novel introduces Salve Kristiansen, a pilot with a reputation for facing treacherous weather while rescuing stranded ships. Despite his heroic acts, he bears a reputation for gruffness and is plagued by personal demons, including a tendency toward drinking. The tension in his marriage with his wife is palpable as she navigates her fears and the unpredictability of her husband's moods when he returns from sea. Salve's son, Gjert, appears to admire his father while trying to carve out his own identity amidst the maritime adventures and familial expectations that influence their lives. This initial chapter sets a vivid and emotional tone for the tale ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Lie, Jonas, 1833-1908 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967 |
| Title | Luotsi ja hänen vaimonsa |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50599 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!