The Pursued: A Novel

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 227K words
Chapters: 23

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.Vainottu: Romaani by Arthur Conan DoyleAuthor: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930,Language: Finnish, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Jun 7, 2016

Editor's review

Conan Doyle is best known for his Sherlock Holmes detective stories, but this Finnish translation, Vainottu: Romaani ("The Hunted: A Novel"), reveals another strand of his writing—the narrative tension of historical adventure and the pursuit of fate. This ebook was released by Project Gutenberg in 2019; it is a public-domain resource, in Finnish, classified under English literature. For Chinese readers its value lies not in casual entertainment but in observing how a master of genre fiction builds pursuit, flight, and character choice, and in seeing how an early English novel entered the Finnish-speaking world through translation. While reading, note the narrative rhythm and the handling of suspense, and appreciate Doyle's skill at atmosphere in non-detective material. It suits version studies in foreign literature, translation comparison, or extended reading for English literature courses, and readers interested in the full range of Conan Doyle's work. Note that the text is in Finnish; readers without the language should use a translation or companion guide.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literary enthusiasts studying Conan Doyle's non-detective work
Intermediate and advanced Finnish learners seeking literary texts
Foreign literature researchers interested in public-domain ebooks and translations
Teachers and students seeking to broaden English literature course reading

Not a good fit for

Ordinary readers with no Finnish who want a Chinese story
Readers expecting Sherlock Holmes-style detection
Beginners needing modern annotations or a guide

Reading tips

Check the work's background and Finnish edition information before reading the text.
Read alongside Doyle's other historical adventure novels to compare narrative techniques.
Language learners should read chapter by chapter, note frequent words and sentence patterns, and retell the plot.
Chinese readers should use a reliable translation for comparison to avoid stopping over language barriers.

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FAQ

Is this book part of the Sherlock Holmes series?

No. The information shows it is a novel by Conan Doyle, with the Finnish translation titled Vainottu: Romaani, classified under English literature; it is not a Sherlock Holmes story. Adjust expectations before reading and treat it as Doyle's work in another vein.

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The text is in Finnish, so reading it directly is difficult without the language. Chinese readers should look for a translation or guide; Finnish learners can use it as literary material but should be prepared to look up words.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

It is a free ebook, a public-domain resource released in 2019. It is convenient for searching, copying, and comparative study, but usually lacks modern scholarly notes, so readers must supply background material themselves.

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Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 Author

Arthur Conan Doyle (Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930) was a British writer best known for creating the detective Sherlock Holmes. The library records list his birth and death years and nationality as unknown, and public information is limited, so his biography is not speculated upon here. The collection contains 95 of his works, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and The Sign of the Four, along with different editions and multilingual translations. His writing is distinguished by rigorous logical deduction, vivid detective characters, and tight narrative pacing; he shaped and deeply influenced the modern detective fiction tradition, and Sherlock Holmes has become a classic figure in popular culture, still widely adapted and read today.