02127cam a22003133u 4500 41874 UtSlPG 20260610133946.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PG Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904 Turha voitto: Kertomus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-01-19 Produced by Jukka Aakula "Turha voitto: Kertomus" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a short story likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around Zwiebusch and his daughter Ilka Koiranhammas as they venture to the park of Count Goldaugen, reflecting on their struggles as traveling musicians. The core of the story delves into their challenging existence amidst a backdrop of social inequalities and personal aspirations. The opening of the story paints a vivid setting where the characters endure the oppressive heat while traversing a dusty road towards the park. Zwiebusch, a heavyset and sweaty man, engages his daughter in conversation filled with both humor and sorrow over their plight. As the duo contemplates their future while they play music for a living, Zwiebusch’s optimistic banter contrasts with Ilka’s deeper thoughts on their life’s struggles and ambitions. The initial encounter with the count leads to a dramatic turn when a confrontation reveals the harshness of their reality, setting the stage for their further interactions and the challenges they face in seeking recognition and nurturing their dreams amid societal contempt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Russian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Elomaa, Vilho, 1893-1926 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41874 82713 82713