| Author |
Fogazzaro, Antonio, 1842-1911 |
| Translator |
Palola, Eino, 1885-1951 |
| Uniform Title |
Il mistero del poeta. Finnish
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| Title |
Runoilijan salaisuus
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Runoilijan salaisuus" by Antonio Fogazzaro is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around a poet who grapples with deep emotional and existential themes, primarily revolving around love, secrecy, and the haunting memories of past relationships. The protagonist's internal struggle and reflections set the stage for an exploration of the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, a woman, whose identity remains unknown, sends a manuscript revealing a poet's intimate secret. The poet, who has cherished this secret through years of loneliness, writes to a trusted friend about his feelings and the painful love story that intertwines his life with another woman. As he decides to unveil this secret, the emotions flow into his writing, revealing the burdens of longing and fear of public judgment. The opening sets a contemplative tone, diving into the depths of the protagonist’s heart and mind, weaving themes of artistic expression, personal torment, and the transcendent power of love. (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 |
Italian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74403 |
| Release Date |
Sep 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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