Parturi ja prinssi

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Parturi ja prinssi

by Booth Tarkington

FI·~1 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

PARTURI JA PRINSSI

0:08

ENSIMMÄINEN LUKU

16:00

TOINEN LUKU

3:46

KOLMAS LUKU

6:56

NELJÄS LUKU

26:53

VIIDES LUKU

10:52

KUUDES LUKU

16:04

Description

A mischievous young French barber arrives in the fashionable spa town of Bath, intent on proving that charm and cleverness can outshine birthright. He quickly finds himself tangled in a heated exchange with a proud English duke, their banter crackling with sarcasm and daring accusations. The scene sets the tone for a sparkling comedy of manners, where identity and reputation are tested on the ballroom floor.

As the barber weaves through the glittering circles of aristocracy, he must balance his modest origins with the audacious persona he adopts. Pleasantly witty dialogue carries the listener through a world of elegant drawing‑rooms, lively gambling tables, and whispered scandals. The story promises romance, humor, and a gentle satire of class pretensions, all delivered with the breezy elegance of a classic period romance.

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Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Finland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1924.

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2023-06-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Booth Tarkington

Booth Tarkington

1869–1946

Best known for stories of Midwestern American life, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner mixed sharp social observation with warmth, humor, and a feel for changing times. His most famous novels include The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams.

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