Titanicin perikato by Edvin Calamnius
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"Titanicin perikato" by Edvin Calamnius is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the tragic sinking of the Titanic on its maiden voyage, primarily through the eyes of Onni Laurila, a Finnish character embarking on a journey filled with hope and aspirations for a better life in America. The narrative captures the emotional weight of this disaster, intertwining personal stories and larger themes of destiny and tragedy.
The opening of the novel sets a serene yet poignant backdrop with the arrival of spring in Finland, introducing Onni Laurila as he reflects on his decision to leave his childhood home and travel to America. The narrative delves into his relationships, particularly with Tyyne, his beloved, who expresses her deep fears about his voyage. As their farewell unfolds, Tyyne shares a haunting premonition of disaster associated with the Titanic, thus establishing a sense of impending doom that hangs over Onni's decision to embark on the ship. The early chapters mix idyllic descriptions of nature with the stark realities of familial expectations, personal dreams, and the foreboding sense that fate may have other plans for them both. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Calamnius, Edvin, 1864-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Titanicin perikato Romantillinen kuvaus "Titanic"-laivan haaksirikosta yöllä vasten 15 päivää huhtikuuta 1912 |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Titanic (Steamship) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- North Atlantic Ocean -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57901 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57901-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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