Kuolleen silmät : Kertomuksia tuntemattoman ovilta by Mika Waltari
"Kuolleen silmät: Kertomuksia tuntemattoman ovilta" by Mika Waltari is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into eerie and mysterious tales, often skirting the edges of the supernatural and the unknown, and exploring the psychological depths of fear, longing, and fate. Each story introduces new characters, situations, and mysteries, often set against dark or shadowy backdrops, making the collection appealing to those who appreciate suspenseful
and atmospheric fiction with touches of folklore or horror. The opening of the book presents an atmospheric poem about a nocturnal, predatory spirit, setting a mood of mystery and existential depth. This is followed by the story "Auringonlaskun saari," which recounts the adventures of the last king of a fading Viking tribe who leads an expedition to the fabled Island of Sunset. The narrative is rich in mythic tone and describes perilous voyages, uncanny deaths, encounters with an enigmatic and deadly culture, and the king's obsession with a powerful, otherworldly goddess statue. Subsequent stories, such as "Naula," shift to different locales and characters but maintain a haunting, gothic quality; "Naula" in particular unfolds as a chilling tale about a sinister wager involving a nail, a coffin, and an ill-fated night at a graveyard. Throughout the stories, the opening portion reveals that themes of death, the supernatural, and the complexity of human emotion are central, immersing readers immediately into a world where the boundary between the real and the unreal is thin and permeable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Waltari, Mika, 1908-1979 |
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| Title | Kuolleen silmät : Kertomuksia tuntemattoman ovilta |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Holger Schildtin Kustannusosakeyhtiö, 1926. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuolleen_silm%C3%A4t |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Auringonlaskun saari -- Nälkä -- Talvinen suojapäivä -- Kirotut silmät -- Pyhän -- Barbaran kuva -- Ooppiumihoure -- Mustat orkideat -- Muumio -- Punainen kolmio. |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen, Juhani Kärkkäinen, and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Horror tales, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75992 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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