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100 1 _aElenius, Emil,
_d1877-1949
245 1 0 _aSilkkilaiva: Kertomus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-12
508 _aAnna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Silkkilaiva: Kertomus" by Emil Elenius is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores maritime themes and the history of a ship named "Silkkilaiva" (Silk Ship), initially called "Anna Marja," and the events surrounding its captain's ominous legacy. The narrative seems to focus on the interactions and superstitions of the local islanders concerning the ship and its captain as well as introducing multiple characters that relate to the sea and maritime life. The opening of the story establishes a haunting atmosphere as the existence of ghost ships and their impact on local seafarers is introduced. The narrative begins with the backstory of "Silkkilaiva," highlighting how it once bore the name of "Anna Marja" but gained its nickname after a series of tragic events linked to its captain. We meet the lighthouse keeper, Penna, on a fog-laden night, carrying out his watch while growing increasingly fearful of the ghostly presence of the "Silkkilaivan" captain. The tension escalates as Penna finds himself confronted by an unseen entity, raising a sense of dread about the ghostly lore surrounding the ship and its fate. Through vivid descriptions and a mix of local mythology, the book immediately draws readers into a compelling maritime world rooted in mystery and superstition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64025
999 _c104849
_d104849