Absalomin tukka

Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 217K words
Chapters: 22

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.Absalomin tukka by Bjørnstjerne BjørnsonAuthor: Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910,Language: Finnish, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Apr 1, 2016

Editor's review

This is the Finnish edition of Absalom's Hair by the Norwegian author Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, a free eBook from Project Gutenberg. Bjørnson was a major 19th-century Norwegian writer whose works often center on rural life, moral conflict, and human weakness; this work likewise features moral allegory and character portrayal. The Finnish translation gives readers a chance to encounter this author through another Nordic language. The text is moderate in length and suits readers interested in Nordic classics and in literary exchange between Norway and Finland. Note that this edition is in Finnish, not Chinese or the original Norwegian, so readers need the relevant language skills; the themes and historical context are pronounced, and readers lacking background knowledge may wish to learn the basics of Bjørnson's work before starting.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with Finnish reading ability who want to encounter Nordic classics
Literature lovers interested in the Norwegian author Bjørnson and his moral allegories
Readers studying the dissemination and translation of Nordic literature in Finland
Readers who enjoy short narratives and themes of human nature and morality

Not a good fit for

General readers who need a Chinese translation and are unfamiliar with Finnish
Readers expecting light entertainment and avoiding moral instruction
Advanced researchers who need full scholarly annotation and an author chronology

Reading tips

Learn about Bjørnson's background and Norwegian literature before reading
Note the symbolic role of the title image in the story and mark passages as you read
Read this work alongside Bjørnson's other rural-themed works
Skip passages with unclear cultural background at first, then return to them after finishing

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What kind of work is this by Bjørnson?

It is the Finnish edition of Bjørnson's Absalom's Hair, a narrative work with moral-allegorical elements. It is not long and works well as an introduction to the author.

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The original text is in Finnish, so readers without Finnish reading ability will find it hard to read directly. A dictionary or a translation in another language can help, but this eBook itself provides no parallel translation.

What background should I know before reading?

It is enough to know that Bjørnson was a 19th-century Norwegian writer whose works often involve rural life and moral conflict. The image in the title relates to the story's themes, so watch for how it unfolds in the text.

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About the author

Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 Author

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832–1910) was a Norwegian writer, with 35 works held in this collection. As public information is limited, the details of his life are not expanded here, but his works show that he was skilled in fiction, drama, and poetry alike. Representative works such as Synnöve Solbakken and A Happy Boy draw largely on Norwegian rural life, written in a plain style rich in human feeling; Three Dramas, Three Comedies, and Maria Stuart Skotlannissa show his sustained engagement with the theatre; In God's Way: A Novel deals with questions of faith and morality; and Poems and Songs, together with the five-volume Gesammelte Werke, reflects his poetic output and the collected form of his writings. These works cover a variety of subjects and combine realism with lyricism, exerting a fairly broad influence on Norwegian literature.