The Battle

Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 139K words
Chapters: 14

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.Taistelu by John GalsworthyAuthor: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933,Language: Finnish, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jul 30, 2017

Editor's review

Taistelu (Finnish for "Struggle") is a Finnish translation of a work by the English author John Galsworthy, released free of charge by Project Gutenberg. Galsworthy is known for his finely drawn portrayals of social class, family ethics, and individual circumstance, and this book continues in that vein; it serves as a useful entry point for understanding his writing and Nordic-language translations. The text is a public-domain ebook, easy to search and read alongside other editions, and is especially suited to readers studying the translation of English literature, learning Finnish, or organizing materials for digital humanities. Readers should not expect a Chinese introduction or detailed notes; it is best understood in conjunction with Galsworthy's other works and their historical context. Its overall value lies in offering a low-cost, freely distributable sample of a classic text, suitable for academic reference and language comparison rather than for general readers seeking light entertainment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Academic readers in English literature studying translations of Galsworthy's works
Advanced Finnish learners who wish to engage with literary texts in the original language
Digital humanities researchers who need public-domain electronic texts for corpus organization
Readers interested in Nordic-language translations and cross-cultural transmission

Not a good fit for

General leisure readers who read only Chinese and are unfamiliar with Finnish
Beginner literature enthusiasts who need detailed notes and introductions
Readers expecting a tightly plotted, fast-paced novel

Reading tips

Start by looking up Galsworthy's life and literary background before entering the text, to lower the barrier to understanding.
Read alongside an English translation or related Chinese introduction, paying attention to how names and tone are handled.
Make a list of unfamiliar words and sentence patterns, and work through them chapter by chapter with a Finnish dictionary.
If using it for research, record the edition information and publication source for easy citation in papers.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese?

No. This is a Finnish-language edition, a public-domain electronic text released by Project Gutenberg. It contains no Chinese translation, so readers need Finnish reading ability or reference tools.

Is it suitable for learning Finnish?

It can serve as advanced reading material, but as a literary work its sentence patterns and vocabulary are not necessarily graded. It is best attempted after acquiring basic grammar, with a dictionary and a parallel translation at hand.

Why is there no detailed content summary?

The available information provides only bibliographic details and release notes, with no plot synopsis. Readers can learn more through the Project Gutenberg page or research materials on Galsworthy's works.

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About the author

Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 Author

John Galsworthy (1867–1933) was a British novelist and playwright known for his detailed portrayal of English social life from the late Victorian period to the early twentieth century. The library holds fifty-six of his works, including novels, serial fiction, and plays. Representative titles include The Forsyte Saga in its complete form and in Volumes I and II, To Let, Strife: A Drama in Three Acts, and Justice. His fiction often centers on family relationships, attitudes toward property, and shifts in social class, written in a restrained and observant style that attends to the interplay between individual psychology and social environment. His plays frequently explore tensions between law, morality, and personal circumstance. Overall, his work combines realistic depth with readability and has had a lasting influence on English literature. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted here; this introduction is based mainly on the works held in the library.