| Author |
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 |
| Contributor |
Collins, Charles |
| Contributor |
Edwards, Amelia B., 1831-1892 |
| Contributor |
Halliday, Andrew |
| Contributor |
Stretton, Hesba, 1832-1911 |
| Translator |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Uniform Title |
Mugby junction. Finnish
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| Title |
Mugbyn risteys
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
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| Summary |
"Mugbyn risteys" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to a mysterious railway junction called Mugby, through which diverse characters navigate their lives and fates. The initial focus is on a character referred to as Barbox Veljekset, who carries emotional baggage as he reflects on his past and contemplates his future while being drawn into the intrigue of the place. At the start of the novel, we meet Barbox Veljekset, a weary traveler who arrives at Mugby's railway station during a stormy morning. He seems detached from the world around him, lost in introspection, yet curious about his surroundings. As he converses with the conductor, he learns more about the desolate beauty of the junction and its haunting atmosphere. Barbox's internal monologue reveals his regrets and a past marred by disappointment. The narrative hints at deeper themes of personal redemption and connection, especially as he observes the bizarre happenings around the railway and its employees, including a mysterious figure known as Lamppu. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of memory, identity, and human connection amidst the backdrop of the bustling, yet eerie railway world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Railroad stations -- England -- London -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15499 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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