| Author |
Harraden, Beatrice, 1864-1936 |
| Translator |
Suomalainen, Samuli, 1850-1907 |
| Uniform Title |
Ships that pass in the night. Finnish
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| Title |
Laivoja yössä
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| Original Publication |
Finland: K. E. Holm, 1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Laivoja yössä" by Beatrice Harraden is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book appears to delve deep into themes of personal struggle and human connection through its main characters, notably Bernardine and Juro Herra, as they navigate their lives amid the backdrop of a spa environment frequented by individuals seeking healing and respite from their ailments. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a dinner scene at the Kurhaus, where Juro Herra makes an unexpected comment that disrupts the usual table chatter, highlighting his solitude and discontent. His interaction with Bernardine, a new arrival seeking recovery from her own burdens, sets the stage for a relationship that oscillates between sympathy and existential reflection. Various other characters, including Mrs. Reffold and Mr. Reffold, are also introduced, each contributing to a complex web of social dynamics that explore the intricacies of human connection in a setting suffused with illness and the quest for renewal. The opening chapters establish a poignant atmosphere as listeners reflect on suffering, hope, and the often unspoken ties that bind individuals together in their journeys. (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 |
Friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Death -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sick -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71241 |
| Release Date |
Jul 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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