| Author |
Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude), 1880-1947 |
| Translator |
Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title |
The sons of the sheik. Finnish
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| Title |
Sheikin pojat: Romaani aavikoilta
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy,1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Sheikin pojat: Romaani aavikoilta" by E. M. Hull is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of a harsh desert landscape, the narrative follows a young Arab leader and his two companions as they traverse the perilous terrain in search of adventure, confronting both external dangers and their own emotions. The story seems to explore themes of love, duty, and the complexities of fate entwined with the stark reality of their surroundings. The opening of the novel introduces three men riding cautiously across a rocky desert, led by a young Arab leader characterized by his youth and determination. As dawn breaks, the leader becomes increasingly absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings, suggesting a sense of internal conflict. The moment is punctuated by light exchanges between the companions that hint at a camaraderie tinged with tension, possibly foreshadowing future challenges. The scene shifts as the leader breaks away from his companions, revealing his intentions to seek something or someone significant, igniting a sense of impending adventure that intertwines with the backdrop of the mystique and dangers of the desert. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Africa, North -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Arabs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68132 |
| Release Date |
May 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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