Pyhän Julianuksen legenda

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880

Contributor:

Koskenniemi, Maija

Standardized Title:

La légende de saint Julien l'hospitalier. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pyhän Julianuksen legenda" by Gustave Flaubert is a short literary work written in the early 20th century. This narrative blends elements of legend and fiction, exploring the life of Saint Julian, a character marked by duality in his nature-a man of valor yet born to a tragic fate. The book delves into themes of destiny, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, as it tells the story of Julian's life from privileged beginnings to a tragic path leading to redemption. The story centers around Julian, the son of a nobleman, who grows up in a fortified castle filled with wealth and leisure. As a child, he is predicted to be a saint, but he harbors a darker side characterized by a penchant for hunting and violence. Despite his noble upbringing, he succumbs to a tragic flaw when, through a series of unforeseen events, he unintentionally kills his parents, believing them to be intruders. This horrific act leads Julian to a life of penance and wandering as he seeks forgiveness, culminating in a transformative encounter with a leper. This encounter enlightens him to his own humanity, leading to his eventual redemption and elevation as a saint. The tale encapsulates Flaubert's intricate exploration of human desires, the conflict between destiny and choice, and the search for atonement amidst the complexities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Tales_(Flaubert)

Reading ease score: 32.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-11-29