| Author |
Fabre, Ferdinand, 1827-1898 |
| Translator |
Järnefelt, Ellida |
| Uniform Title |
L'Abbé Tigrane, candidat à la Papauté. Finnish
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| Title |
Apotti Tigrane
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 33.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Apotti Tigrane" by Ferdinand Fabre is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place in the fictional town of Lormières, a quaint location nestled in the mountains of southern France, reflecting a strong clerical atmosphere with its paper factories and numerous religious institutions. The main character, Rufin Capdepont, is a priest with ambitions that intertwine with his studies and aspirations for higher office within the church, setting the stage for conflicts with the authority of the local bishop, de Roquebrun. The opening of "Apotti Tigrane" introduces the reader to Lormières, detailing its unique divisions and rich ecclesiastical environment. It establishes a backdrop of the town's social fabric, contrasting the bustling life of the factory workers with the solemnity of the religious leaders. Rufin Capdepont is introduced as an ambitious character who seeks a path to power within the church, depicting the subtle tensions between him and Bishop de Roquebrun as they navigate their complex relationships amid institutional challenges. The narrative hints at the conflicts that will arise from these characters' interactions, emphasizing themes of ambition, authority, and the clerical struggle in 19th-century France. (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. |
57368 |
| Release Date |
Jun 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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