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The Siege Breaker

Rating 3.6
Word count
117K words
Chapters
12

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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.Saarron murtaja by Jules VerneAuthor: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905,Language: Finnish, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Jul 10, 2016

Editor's review

Saarron murtaja is a Finnish translation of a work by Jules Verne, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook. Verne is known for scientific imagination and adventure narrative, and this book carries his characteristic spirit of exploration and the marks of its era. The Finnish translation offers an entry point to Verne from another linguistic perspective and is useful for comparing translations across languages and studying the circulation of nineteenth-century popular literature. It is best used as a public-domain electronic text: on one hand, enjoy the pace of the adventure; on the other, note the old-fashioned expressions and period attitudes that early translations may contain. Readers unfamiliar with Finnish should pair it with a translation in another language or an introduction to Verne so that language barriers do not obscure the narrative pleasure.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers with Finnish reading ability who enjoy Verne's works
  • Scholars studying the multilingual translation and circulation of Verne's works
  • Readers interested in nineteenth-century adventure and scientific-imagination literature

Not a good fit for

  • Readers who know no Finnish and want only a Chinese translation
  • Readers expecting modern science-fiction settings and fast-paced narrative
  • Researchers who need detailed annotation and a scholarly introduction

Reading tips

  1. First learn about Verne's background and the period of this work, then enter the text
  2. Read alongside translations in other languages and note omissions or differences in expression
  3. Proceed chapter by chapter; mark old-fashioned expressions and check them after finishing the chapter

About the publisher

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Contents

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FAQ

Which work by Verne is this?
The information gives only the Finnish title Saarron murtaja and the author Jules Verne, without the original or Chinese title. Readers can check the Finnish title against Verne's bibliography to avoid confusion with other works.
Can I read this without knowing Finnish?
Reading the original will be difficult. First find a Chinese or other-language translation to understand the story, then use the Finnish edition for version comparison or language study. The Project Gutenberg text includes no translation or notes.
Is the source of this electronic edition reliable?
It comes from Project Gutenberg, a platform known for preparing public-domain ebooks; the information shows a 2019 release. The text is a public-domain edition without modern scholarly editing, so cite it alongside other editions.

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About the author

Jules Verne Author · French · 1828–1905

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French author born in Nantes and died in Amiens, and is regarded as one of the founders of modern science fiction. He excelled at combining scientific knowledge, geographical exploration, and adventure narratives, drawing readers with precise detail and imaginative journeys. His representative works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, Around the World in Eighty Days, and From the Earth to the Moon, with themes such as submarine voyages and global travel enjoying wide circulation. The library holds 141 of his works, reflecting the sheer volume and reach of his writing. His novels often center on exploring unknown worlds against the backdrop of nineteenth-century scientific progress, and have had a profound influence on later science fiction and adventure literature.

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