Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Contributor:

Trast, V. K., 1878-1953

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vankina Kaukaasiassa Y. m. kertomuksia" by Leo Tolstoy is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The primary story recounts the experiences of a Russian soldier named Shilin, who finds himself captured by Tatar forces during a conflict in the Caucasus region. The themes of war, captivity, and cultural encounters are likely explored throughout the work. At the start of the narrative, we meet Shilin, who receives a heartfelt letter from his mother urging him to return home and see her before she passes away. He embarks on a treacherous journey between military posts, ultimately falling into Tatar hands after being ambushed. The unfolding events illustrate not only the harrowing realities of war but also delve into Shilin's struggles for survival in captivity, illustrating the challenges and the dynamics between captor and captive, as well as the stark contrasts in values between the cultures he interacts with. The opening sets a compelling tone for a tale that grapples with profound issues of identity and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Vankina Kaukaasiassa

Paljonko ihminen tarvitsee maata?

Kynttilä

Kipinästä suuri palo.

Credits:

Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-11-07