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050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aFrance, Anatole,
_d1844-1924
240 1 3 _aLa chemise. Finnish
245 1 0 _aPaita
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-19
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Paita" by Anatole France is a satirical novel likely written in the late 19th century. It presents a whimsical exploration of the nature of happiness, focusing on characters like King Kristoffer V, who struggles with his own sense of fulfillment amid royal duties and societal expectations. The narrative blends humor with philosophical reflections, discussing the elusive concept of happiness as it relates to different social classes. The opening of "Paita" sets the stage by introducing King Kristoffer V and his dissatisfaction with life despite his wealth and power. As he grapples with health issues, his physicians fail to provide relief, leading him to consider unconventional remedies. Encouraged by his advisor, he seeks the "shirt of a happy man" as a cure, prompting a comedic quest through the royal court and beyond, with advisors and courtiers exploring various characters to find someone who truly embodies happiness. This whimsical pursuit captures both the absurdity of the King's plight and the broader commentary on human contentment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHämeenlinnassa: Arvi A. Karisto, 1915
653 _aAllegories
653 _aHappiness -- Fiction
700 1 _aOnerva, L.,
_d1882-1972
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73202
999 _c113927
_d113927