Colomba: Kertomus Korsikan oloista 1810-luvulta by Prosper Mérimée
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About this eBook
| Author | Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870 |
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| Translator | Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919 |
| Title | Colomba: Kertomus Korsikan oloista 1810-luvulta |
| Credits | Produced by Juha Kiuru |
| Summary | "Colomba: Kertomus Korsikan oloista 1810-luvulta" by Prosper Mérimée is a historical novella written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Corsica, exploring themes of vendetta, passionate local customs, and the clash between civilization and wildness. The central character is Orso della Rebbia, a Corsican officer returning to his homeland, entangled in the fierce traditions of his people and influenced by the bold, passionate nature of his sister, Colomba. At the start of the narrative, the focus is on Orso and his journey to Corsica after serving in the army, where he is accompanied by his English father and sister who are drawn to explore the island's wild life. Soon, they encounter Luutnantti Orso, who seems to embody the fierce Corsican spirit. As Orso navigates the complexities of his ancestral customs, he grapples with the weight of family honor and revenge. The various interactions, particularly with his sister and the family they meet along the way, introduce a vivid atmosphere of Corsican culture, emotional intensity, and themes of fate versus choice, setting the stage for the events that will unfold in their tumultuous return to their roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Fiction |
| Subject | Vendetta -- Fiction |
| Subject | Corsica (France) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48725 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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