Kunniansa vankina : $b Romaani ylioppilaselämästä
by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
Publication Year
1923
Project Gutenberg Release
Project Gutenberg ID
71443
Reading Ease
Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
Summary
"Kunniansa vankina: Romaani ylioppilaselämästä" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Joseph Schwarz, a young man who arrives in the bustling city of Kiowa, filled with hopes and dreams of a new life as a university student. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into the lives of Schwarz and his peers, exploring themes of ambition, friendship, and the struggles of university life. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Joseph Schwarz's arrival in Kiowa, where he experiences the vibrancy and chaos of city life. The bustling market streets and diverse characters he encounters fill him with excitement and a sense of belonging. He quickly reunites with an old friend, Gustav, who offers him a place to stay and guidance on navigating life at the university. Their dialogue reveals the challenges and pressures of academic life, foreshadowing the complexities of both friendship and ambition that will develop throughout the story. As Schwarz grapples with his decisions about his future and friendships, the reader is invited to reflect on the transformative nature of his experiences in this new environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Metadata
bookshelf
Category: Novels
Nobel Prizes in Literature
language_code
fi
locc_code
PG
subject
Polish fiction -- Translations into Finnish