02423cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324000220015024500090017226400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750800370039852013780043553400670181365300160188065300330189665300480192970000340197785600430201199900190205475862UtSlPG20260610134745.0mcr n260607r20251918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aKellermann, Bernhard,d1879-195114aDas Meer. Finnish10aMeri 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-04-14  aTuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Meri: Romaani" by Bernhard Kellermann is a novel written in the late 19th or early 20th century. The story is likely set on a remote storm-battered island, centering on the lives of rugged islanders and, in particular, the narrator's experiences among them. The narrative introduces characters such as the lively Yann, the companion dog Poupoul, and the distinctive young woman Rosseherre, set against the backdrop of sea, wind, and communal island life.  The opening of the novel immerses the reader in the isolated and elemental world of the island, painting vivid scenes of its harsh weather, sparse landscape, and the robust, close-knit community. The narrator recalls the abundance of life’s essentials—companionship, drink, and adventure—while describing the wild storms and the ever-present sea. Gradually, the focus shifts to the unique figure of Rosseherre, a striking girl who stands out among the dark-haired women. The early chapters depict everyday island routines, interactions between robust characters, a lively wedding celebration, and the narrator's growing fascination with Rosseherre. The prose is atmospheric and reflective, blending raw descriptions of the sea and nature with the earthy humor and traditions of the people, setting the tone for a story rooted deeply in its rugged maritime setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1918  aSea stories  aBrittany (France) -- Fiction  aGerman fiction -- Translations into Finnish1 aSimojoki, Aukusti,d1882-195940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75862  c116587d116587