Kertomuksia Intian ylängöiltä ja laaksoista

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Contributor:

Malmberg, Aino, 1865-1933

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kertomuksia Intian ylängöiltä ja laaksoista" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complex relationships and cultural intersections between British officers and local inhabitants in India. The initial tale introduces John Holden, an Englishman who has married a young Muslim girl named Ameera, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies their life in a foreign land. The opening of the book presents a dialogue between Holden and Ameera as they anticipate the arrival of their child. Their relationship reflects a blend of affection and cultural dissonance, illuminating the challenges faced by interracial couples during this period. As Holden prepares to leave for work, Ameera expresses both joy and anxiety about the impending birth, while contrasting their immediate happiness with a sense of foreshadowing regarding the difficulties that lie ahead, particularly around themes of identity and societal pressures. The narrative hints at deeper emotional connections and the heartache tied to cultural divides, setting the stage for the poignant exploration of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Ilman kirkon siunausta

Hänen oma aviovaimonsa

Yli rajain

Dungaran tuomio

Lispeth

Wee Willie Winkie

Aurelianus Mc Gogginin kääntyminen

Mennyttä kalua

Amorin nuolet

Kahden kauppa - kolmannen korvapuusti

Kuinka Pluffles pelastui

Erehdys

Suddhoon talossa

Toinen mies

Venus Annodomini.

Credits:

Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-01-29