Risen from the Dead: An Adventure Story, or the Tale of the Seeker

Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8
Word count
346K words
Chapters
35

Tags

Foreign Language Books Foreign Literature Adventure JourneyFantastical PlotTreasure HuntDetective ElementsHumor ReliefSatirical StyleRural SceneryFolk LegendFinnish LiteratureYouth Reading

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.Kuolleista herännyt: Seikkailukertomus eli etsijän tarina by Maiju LassilaAuthor: Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: May 17, 2015

Editor's review

This is a Finnish-language adventure narrative by Maiju Lassila, a public-domain text within Project Gutenberg's free eBook collection. The title translates roughly as "Adventure Story of One Risen from the Dead, or the Seeker's Tale," and from the title alone one senses a work blending adventure, a search for identity, and a certain spiritual quest. Lassila is an important and prolific figure in Finnish literary history, and his works often carry folk-narrative color and satirical bite. As a full-length adventure narrative, this book suits readers interested in Nordic literature, reading Finnish in the original, and early public-domain electronic books. Its value lies not in bestseller-style pacing but in offering a window onto Finland's popular narrative tradition. Readers are advised to approach it in the spirit of language learning and cultural exploration rather than expecting the plot density of modern genre fiction. As a public-domain electronic text, its formatting and notes are minimal; readers need some grounding in Finnish or supporting tools, making it better suited to research materials and extended reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Start with an English or Chinese synopsis to grasp the story's framework before entering the Finnish original, lowering the threshold of comprehension
  2. Keep a dictionary or translation tool at hand, work through new words chapter by chapter, and treat the reading as language training rather than entertainment
  3. After finishing, compare with Lassila's other works to observe how his folk narrative and satire carry through
  4. If using it for research, note the "seeker" motif in the title as a thread for thematic analysis

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book an English translation or the Finnish original? According to the listing, the book's language is Finnish and it is a public-domain electronic text, not an English translation. Readers need some Finnish reading ability or a dictionary and translation tools to assist comprehension.
What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition? Project Gutenberg provides free eBooks, and this book is one of its public-domain resources. The text is released electronically with simple formatting and typically lacks the detailed notes or introductions of modern publications, making it suitable for self-directed reading and research.
What kind of writer is Lassila? Maiju Lassila is a Finnish author with a large body of work, often marked by folk narrative and satire. This book belongs to the adventure narrative type and can serve as one entry point to his style, though a single work should not be taken to sum him up entirely.

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About the author

Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 Author

Lassila, Maiju (1868–1918) is an important author in Finnish literary history. Public information about her is limited, and the details of her life are not recorded in the available sources, yet the thirty works held here show how prolific she was. Her representative works include Tulitikkuja lainaamassa, Kuolleista herännyt: Seikkailukertomus eli etsijän tarina, Manasse Jäppinen, Pojat asialla and Mestari Nyke: Romaani, merkkiteos, whose titles often suggest humour, adventure and everyday life. Her output spans novels and stage works; Luonnon lapsia: 4-näytöksinen huvinäytelmä, for instance, is a four-act comedy. She often drew on rural figures and the fortunes of ordinary people, writing in a light, playful tone with gentle satire of human manners and social life. Her works circulated widely among Finnish readers, and some have become enduring pieces in the national literary tradition.