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Gustaf af GeijerstamProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 192K words
Chapters: 20

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Eksyksissä by Gustaf af GeijerstamAuthor: Geijerstam, Gustaf af, 1858-1909,Language: Finnish, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Jul 11, 2016

Editor's review

Eksyksissä is a Finnish-language work by the Swedish author Gustaf af Geijerstam, prepared by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain e-book. Geijerstam was active from the late 19th to the early 20th century, and his writing often concerns social reality and the individual's situation; this work likewise carries the problem consciousness and psychological portrayal tendencies of Nordic literature of that era. For Chinese readers, its main value lies in offering a path into Finnish-language literature and the multilingual publishing ecology of the Nordic region: it allows observation of how a Swedish-language author circulated among Finnish-language readers and can also serve as practice material for reading Finnish. Note that this is an electronic edition of the Finnish original, with no Chinese translation or annotations, so the threshold for reading is relatively high. It is better suited to readers with a foundation in Finnish or engaged in Nordic literary studies, for use as language training and a sample of literary history; ordinary readers expecting a smooth story may be deterred by the language barrier. It is advisable to learn about the author and the historical background first, then read closely in sections.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Language learners with Finnish reading ability
Scholars studying Nordic literature and multilingual publishing phenomena
Readers interested in late-19th-century fiction on social reality
Enthusiasts collecting public-domain books in minority languages from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

Readers without a Finnish foundation who hope to read a Chinese translation
Ordinary fiction readers expecting light entertainment reading
Learners needing detailed annotations and introductory guidance

Reading tips

Before reading, learn about the author Geijerstam's life and the period of his writing to establish a framework of historical background.
When Finnish is limited, read closely in sections with a dictionary, grasping the plot of each section before handling details.
Read in comparison with Nordic realist works of the same period to appreciate how social issues are handled differently in literature.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to the provided information, this is an electronic book of the Finnish original released by Project Gutenberg, and no Chinese translation is mentioned in the materials. Chinese readers who do not know Finnish will have considerable difficulty reading the original; it is advisable to first look for relevant translations or research materials to aid understanding.

What is the background of the author Geijerstam?

Gustaf af Geijerstam (1858–1909) was a Swedish author whose works often involve social reality and the individual's situation. The materials provide only his birth and death years and language classification, without expanding on biographical details; readers may consult histories of Nordic literature to learn about his creative trajectory.

How difficult is reading Finnish?

Finnish grammar and vocabulary present a relatively high threshold for non-native speakers, and late-19th-century literary language carries period vocabulary, so reading requires dictionary and grammar support. Readers with basic Finnish can read closely in sections; beginners with no foundation are not advised to use this book as an introduction.

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About the author

Gustaf af Geijerstam Author · Swedish · 1858–1909

The Swedish novelist Gustaf af Geijerstam (1858–1909) was born in Västmanland and died in Stockholm. A graduate of Uppsala University, he worked in journalism and publishing. His early writing was influenced by naturalism and addressed social issues, later turning toward psychological portrayal. Representative works include Erik Granne, Medusas hufvud and Kärlek och politik, the last corresponding to the library's copy of Avioliiton ilveily: Romaani. The library also holds Boken om lille-bror: Ett äktenskaps roman and Nils Tufvesson och hans moder: Bonderoman, along with Finnish and Greek translations, indicating that his works circulated in several European languages. His novels often explore marriage, family and rural life, with a manner that moves from social critique toward introspection. Public information is limited, and biographical details here follow the library's records.