No Wonder

Matti KurikkaProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 32K words
Chapters: 4

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.Ihmekös tuo by Matti KurikkaAuthor: Kurikka, Matti, 1863-1915,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: May 2, 2005

Editor's review

"Ihmekös tuo" is a work by the Finnish author Matti Kurikka (1863–1915), written in Finnish and available as a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg. Kurikka was a Finnish writer with a background in social thought, and his works often carry a polemical and reflective tone. The language preserves early Finnish usage, and its length and style make it a useful sample for understanding Finnish literature and linguistic change. For readers studying Finnish literature, comparative literature, or Nordic social thought, this free electronic text offers primary material for textual analysis or language learning. However, the lack of a Chinese translation and annotations makes it demanding, and it is better suited to research-oriented readers with some Finnish or with reference tools. Overall, its value lies in the convenience of access and the availability of public-domain resources.

Who it's for

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Readers with Finnish reading ability who want to engage with early Finnish literary works in the original
Scholars and students studying Finnish literary history or Nordic social thought
Researchers who need public-domain Finnish texts for linguistic analysis or corpus work
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Not a good fit for

General readers without Finnish who hope to read a Chinese translation
Casual readers who prefer contemporary fiction or fast-paced narrative
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Reading tips

Learn about Kurikka's life and historical context first, then read the main text; this makes his polemical tone easier to grasp.
Keep a Finnish dictionary or translation tool at hand, proceed chapter by chapter, and untangle long sentences by first identifying subject and predicate.
Read it alongside other Finnish public-domain authors to observe the linguistic features of early Finnish literature.
For research, take notes on keywords and rhetorical devices as you read to build a textual analysis record.

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

According to available information, this is a Finnish-language public-domain eBook, and no Chinese translation has been identified. Readers need Finnish reading ability or must rely on translation tools and dictionaries.

What is the background of the author, Kurikka?

Matti Kurikka (1863–1915) was a Finnish writer whose work was connected with the social thought of his time. As a public-domain text, this book is better examined from the perspective of literary history and social thought than read as popular fiction.

What language level is needed to read this book?

The text is in early Finnish, whose usage differs somewhat from contemporary Finnish. Intermediate or higher Finnish reading ability is recommended, along with a dictionary. Beginners will find direct reading difficult.

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It can be used for reading and preliminary research on the public-domain text, but academic citation should check the print or authoritative edition and note the source and access date of the electronic text to avoid problems caused by version differences.

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About the author

Matti Kurikka Author · Finnish · 1863–1915

Matti Kurikka (1863–1915) was a Finnish journalist, writer, theosophist and utopian socialist, born in Tutari, Ingria. He served as editor-in-chief of the workers' newspaper and in 1901 founded the Finnish utopian colony "Sointula" on Malcolm Island in British Columbia, Canada. In his later years he moved to the United States and died in Rhode Island. Six of his works are held in this collection, including Äärimmäisessä talossa, Parts I and II of Pilven hattaroita, Viimeinen ponnistus, Ihmekös tuo and Aili. Public information is limited; his works largely explore social ideals, spiritual belief and the human condition, combining argument with literary imagination and reflecting the explorations of a Finnish thinker at the turn of the twentieth century.