Tschandala

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.7

Word count: 248K words
Chapters: 25

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.Tschandala by August StrindbergAuthor: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912,Language: Finnish, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Mar 28, 2017

Editor's review

This is the Finnish translation of August Strindberg's Tschandala, a free eBook from Project Gutenberg. Strindberg is one of the most controversial and influential writers in Swedish literary history, and his works often dissect social class, power relations, and the darker sides of human nature with a sharp pen. Tschandala unfolds around class prejudice and cultural conflict, continuing the author's critical perspective on social hypocrisy. This edition is a Finnish-language text, suitable for readers who can read Finnish and are interested in Nordic literature or in Strindberg's creative lineage. As a public-domain eBook, it is easy to search and read through on electronic devices, and can also serve as material for comparative literature research on the dissemination of translations. When reading, it is advisable to consider the late nineteenth-century Nordic social context in which Strindberg lived in order to understand his naturalist and critical-realist modes of expression.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who can read Finnish and enjoy Nordic classics
Scholars studying Strindberg's works and the dissemination of translations
Readers interested in late nineteenth-century social-critical fiction

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General readers who do not understand Finnish at all and only want a Chinese translation
Readers looking for light, entertaining reading
Researchers who need a detailed scholarly annotated edition

Reading tips

First learn about Strindberg's life and creative background, then enter the text
While reading, note the class and cultural prejudices expressed in the characters' dialogue
Compare with the Swedish original or an English translation to observe the Finnish translator's word choices
After each chapter, briefly record the character relationships to help grasp the narrative thread

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According to the information, this is a Finnish translation, with the language marked as Finnish; it is not the English or Swedish original. Before reading, please confirm whether you have the ability to read Finnish.

Why is this book worth reading?

Strindberg is an important Nordic writer whose works often explore class, power, and human conflict. This book can serve as supplementary reading for understanding his social-critical perspective and the dissemination of Nordic literature, and is especially suitable for readers interested in translation studies.

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About the author

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 Author

August Strindberg (1849-1912) was a Swedish writer whose 57 works are held in this collection. His output spans novels and drama, with representative works including the novel The Red Room and plays such as Fräulein Julie, The Father, and The Road to Damascus, as well as the Plays by August Strindberg series and the autobiographical The Son of a Servant. His writing often deals with marriage, class, and relations between the sexes, and his style moved from naturalism toward expressionism and symbolism, leaving a lasting influence on modern theatre. The works here are mostly classified under inspirational growth. Public information is limited; the above is based only on in-house facts and widely accepted literary knowledge.