| Author |
Lermontov, Mikhail Iurevich, 1814-1841 |
| Title |
Bela: Kaukaasialainen kertomus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Bela: Kaukaasialainen kertomus" by Mikhail Iurevich Lermontov is a narrative work written in the mid-19th century. This story unfolds against the backdrop of the Caucasian region, focusing on the life and adventures of the protagonist, Grigorij Aleksandrovitsh Petshorin, and his interactions with the titular character, Bela, and various other characters he encounters. The book likely explores themes of love, cultural clash, and the experiences of military officers in a unique and challenging landscape. At the start of the narrative, we find the narrator traveling through the picturesque Koishaur valley towards the Caucasus. He describes the stunning scenery and his encounters with native Osetian and Georgian individuals along the way, leading to a conversation with an old military officer about the peculiar behavior of the local people. The dialogue sets the stage for the exploration of the region's complexities and the protagonist's anticipation of future events. As he arrives at a post station for the night, the setting establishes a blend of camaraderie and tension, suggesting an intriguing blend of personal stories amid the broader narrative of life in the Caucasus. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54588 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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