| Author |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Translator |
Tolvanen, Aune |
| Uniform Title |
Michael, brother of Jerry. Finnish
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| Title |
Jerin veli: Erään koiran elämä ja seikkailut
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Jerin veli: Erään koiran elämä ja seikkailut" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and adventures of a dog named Miksi, exploring the intricate relationship between humans and animals, as well as the themes of loyalty and cruelty inherent in society. London examines the trials and tribulations of Miksi, the protagonist, against a backdrop of moral questions regarding the treatment of animals. At the start of the novel, the narrator reflects on the cruelty often enacted upon trained animals for entertainment, expressing deep disdain for such practices. This sets the stage for the vivid portrayal of life at sea, where Miksi—a lively dog eager to reunite with its brother Jeri—gets left behind after an oversight by the captain. As the story unfolds, Miksi encounters Dag Daughtry, a complex character who struggles between his vices and a budding affection for the dog. This opening establishes not only Miksi's journey into new environments and friendships but also the moral dilemmas that will shape the narrative as it progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Dogs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43258 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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