Uusi tilanhaltia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904

Contributor:

Jalava, Antti, 1846-1909

Standardized Title:

Az új földesúr. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uusi tilanhaltia" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to explore the themes of societal change, personal identity, and the impact of historical events on individuals, as seen through the life of the main character, Adam Garanvölgyi, an old landowner who reflects on his existence amidst the backdrop of a transforming world. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Adam Garanvölgyi, who returns home post-war to find his estate in ruin and lacking any order or oversight. He is depicted as a resigned figure, contemplating whether his continued existence holds any real significance in a world that seems indifferent to individual lives. As the narrative unfolds, we see him grappling with the effects of political changes that suppress personal freedoms, sparking a series of decisions that lead him to withdraw from public life and ultimately question the value of his past and identity. This opening sets the stage for a deep exploration of societal dynamics and the internal struggles of a character caught between the old world and the new. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-08-13