Kuinka vaimon sain: Leikillinen kertomus by Fritz Reuter
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"Kuinka vaimon sain: Leikillinen kertomus" by Fritz Reuter is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an aging bachelor who contemplates marriage, sharing his whimsical thoughts and experiences related to finding a wife while navigating societal expectations and personal desires. The narrative is characterized by its lighthearted tone, making it likely to appeal to readers who enjoy comedic explorations of romantic relationships and life's absurdities. The
opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, an older man reflecting on his single life and the pressure to marry. He depicts a sense of frustration and humor about his situation as he interacts with his imaginary thoughts and outside opinions urging him to settle down. One particular evening, after an unsuccessful attempt to light a lamp, he visits a shoemaker's home, where he witnesses a festive celebration, which stirs memories and intensifies his feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. His inner dialogue reveals a mix of longing for companionship and reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of marriage, setting the stage for a comedic journey towards love and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 |
| Uniform Title | Wie ich zu 'ner frau kam. Finnish |
| Title | Kuinka vaimon sain: Leikillinen kertomus |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62694 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62694-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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