| Author |
Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938 |
| Translator |
Koskelainen, Yrjö, 1885-1951 |
| Title |
Clara d'Ellébeuse : eli Erään menneitten aikojen nuoren tytön historia
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| Original Publication |
Turku: Turun Suomalainen Kirjapaino- ja Sanomalehti Oy, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Clara d'Ellébeuse: eli Erään menneitten aikojen nuoren tytön historia" by Francis Jammes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a young girl named Clara d'Ellébeuse, who navigates her thoughts and emotions while growing up in a richly detailed setting that blends family history, personal introspection, and a longing for connection both with her loved ones and the past. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Clara as she wakes up in her room, reflecting on her family, particularly her deceased uncle Joachim and his fiancée, Laure. The opening vividly portrays Clara's daily life, her interactions with her mother, and her contemplative nature as she explores her surroundings, including a chapel that evokes deep religious feelings. Her thoughts traverse the historical weight of her family, especially concerning the mysterious relationships and events tied to her uncle. As Clara's emotional landscape unfolds, she exhibits signs of curiosity, guilt, and a desire for purity, setting the stage for her journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of familial legacies and social expectations. (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 |
French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75123 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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