Sotilaskertomuksia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sotilaskertomuksia" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives follow various characters, including military personnel in colonial India, highlighting their interactions, conflicts, and the social dynamics of the time. The stories delve into themes of bravery, camaraderie, and cultural encounters." "The opening of the collection introduces us to a Russian officer named Dirkovitsh serving in a casual yet jovial atmosphere among the British cavalry, known as the White Hussars, in Peshawar. As Dirkovitsh engages in camaraderie over drinks, we see glimpses of his dual identity: his Eastern roots clashing with Western expectations. The scene escalates, showing the complexity of military life including the camaraderie, rivalries, and the inevitable tensions that reside beneath the surface, setting the tone for a larger exploration of soldiering and masculinity in Kipling's work." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Kadoksissa

Kaksi rumpalipoikaa

Hänen oma aviovaimonsa

Wee Willie Winkie.

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Translations of "The man who was," "The drums of the fore and aft," "His wedded wife," and "Wee Willie Winkie."

Release date is 2016-10-19