Herr Corpwieth, gentleman-detektiv

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Herr Corpwieth, gentleman-detektiv

by Emil Hasselblatt, Olaf Homén, Henning Söderhjelm

SV·~3 hours·26 chapters

Chapters

26 total

language: Swedish

0:01

HERR CORPWIETH GENTLEMAN-DETEKTIV

0:11

INNEHÅLL:

0:08

639\. VII. 5.

0:56

I.

6:14

II.

10:58

III.

11:38

IV.

3:41

KLACKARNA. - I

5:07

II.

5:42

Description

In the hushed halls of a university’s main library, a baffling mess appears overnight: entire shelves of zoological and literary volumes are shuffled, misplaced, and in some cases strewn across the floor. The librarians argue and speculate, blaming careless interns or mischievous visitors, yet no book is missing and the chaos seems deliberately orchestrated. Amid the frantic discussions, the unassuming amanuensis Corpwieth watches silently, his sharp mind already piecing together the odd pattern that defies ordinary explanations.

Corpwieth’s curiosity drives him to probe the disturbance, suspecting that the disorder is merely the opening move of a more elaborate scheme. As he follows subtle clues left among the toppled tomes, the quiet library transforms into a stage for clever riddles and hidden motives. Listeners are invited to join his methodical investigation, savoring the gentle humor and intellectual charm of a gentleman‑detective who sees danger where others see only disarray.

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Language

sv

Duration

~3 hours (201K characters)

Release date

Nov 8, 2024

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Emil Hasselblatt

Emil Hasselblatt

1874–1954

Drawn to books from an early age, this Finnish-Swedish critic, translator, and librarian spent decades shaping literary culture in Helsinki. His work moved easily between scholarship, reviewing, and translation, giving readers a thoughtful guide to Nordic and European writing.

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Olaf Homén

Olaf Homén

1879–1949

A Finnish-Swedish literary scholar who also wrote essays and criticism, he helped shape the study of literature in Finland during the early 20th century. His work moved between libraries, universities, and the wider world of books.

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Henning Söderhjelm

Henning Söderhjelm

1888–1967

A sharp, restless voice in Finnish-Swedish literature, he moved from early psychological study into fiction, translation, and lively cultural debate. His work is linked with the "dagdrivare" generation and with a career that stretched across both Finland and Sweden.

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