Set in rome, the book is a sequel to the secret of the kingdom, a novel about the early days of christianity. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Mika waltari, first edition abebooks passion for books. And this in spite of the fact that he has used material that could be considered hackneyed with overuse. He was extremely productive, and wrote in addition to novels also poetry, short stories, criminal novels, plays, essays, travel stories, film scripts and rhymed texts for comic strips. Mika waltari has 121 books on goodreads with 58238 ratings. Karin corka monsa by waltari, mika and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari librarything. The roman original title ihmiskunnan viholliset, which translates to mankinds enemies is a fiction novel by mika waltari published in 1964.
As a boy, he witnessed the finnish civil war in helsinki. Mika waltari s novel the egyptian was turned into a deluxe color epic film by 20th century fox in and was nominated for an academy award a year later. What follows, as marcus pursues his search for the promised secret of the kingdom, bring to a climax as exciting and deeply moving a novel as mika waltari, certainly one of the worlds outstanding historical novelists, has ever written. The secret of the kingdom whose characters are from the bible is a less easy read. The secret of the kingdom by waltari, mika, 1908publication date. All about the secret of the kingdom by mika waltari. It is a sequel to the adventurer, which tells of the adventures of a young finnish man, mikael karvajalka, in 16thcentury europe. Same protagonist in every book the first mika waltari book i read was the secret of the kingdom which i thoroughly enjoyed but having gone through several of his books now they al are basically the same character in every one.
Mika waltari 19081979 is the most popular 20th century finnish writer who is best known for his magnus opus the egyptian. The secret of the kingdom kindle edition by waltari, mika. Into a story of judea at the time of the crucifixion, with a young roman, sated with excesses of pleasure, as a central figure, he has given his readers a sense of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A historic novel alltime favorite, after its translation in english from swedish, the egyptian top. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Mika waltari, finnish author whose historical novels were international bestsellers. I wonder if the author of the robe got inspired from waltari s novel. He is widely considered the greatest finnish writer of the 20th century. Mika waltari, first edition abebooks shop for books. Mika waltari, finnish author whose historical novels were international best sellers. The wanderer in the usa or the sultans renegade in the uk is a 1949 historical novel by mika waltari.
The story is told through the eyes of marcus, a roman citizen who arrives in jerusalem on the day jesus is crucified. The secret of the kingdom 1961 edition open library. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. May 28, 2016 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Click to read more about the secret of the kingdom by mika waltari. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Mika toimi waltari was a finnish historical novelist, best known for his magnum opus the egyptian. Mika toimi waltari 19 september 1908 26 august 1979 was one of the most prominent finnish writers. The secret of the kingdom original title valtakunnan salaisuus is a 1959 novel by finnish author mika waltari about the early days of christianity. The secret of the kingdom mika waltari snippet view. He was extremely productive, and wrote in addition to novels also poetry, short stories, crime novels, plays, essays, travel stories, film scripts and rhymed texts for comic strips. The secret of the kingdom mika waltari snippet view 1961. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari 1961 putnam hardcover. Author of sinuhe egyptilainen, the egyptian, the secret of the kingdom, the etruscan, the adventurer, the roman, the roman, vieras mies tuli taloon mika waltari open library donate.
Against a background of the strifetorn land of judea two thousand years ago, mika waltari has written what is certainly. The roman secret of the kingdom, book 2 by mika waltari book cover, description, publication history. Sinuhe the egyptian by mika toimi waltari nook book ebook. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mika toimi waltari pronunciation helpinfo 19 september 1908 26 august 1979 was a finnish writer, best known for his bestselling novel the egyptian finnish. The finnish version was originally published in 1952, with an english edition being published in great britain in 1953. Unlike mahfouz, waltari s book is the first major novel set in ancient egypt during the 18th dynasty of the new kingdom in 14th century bc the egyptian, comibing history, research and imagination, is a timeless recreation of such largely forgotten era over a prodigious interval of time. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The dark angel original title johannes angelos is a novel by finnish author mika waltari about a hopeless love affair and the fall of constantinople. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. Editions of the secret of the kingdom by mika waltari.
Download or read turms, kuolematon book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. Waltaris famous ideological novel the secret of the kingdom describes the biblical events taking place between easter and pentecost. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Waltaris famous ideological novel the secret of the kingdom describes the biblical events. The first book in the secret of the kingdom series a novel by mika waltari against a background of the strifetorn land of judea two thousand years ago, mika waltari has. It is a fullbodied recreation of a largely forgotten era in the worlds history. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The roman secret of the kingdom, book 2 by mika waltari. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari, 1961, putnam edition, in english the secret of the kingdom 1961 edition open library. The protagonist and narrator is minutus, the son of marcus, the main character of the previous novel. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari abebooks.
The egyptian by waltari mika and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mika waltari the secret of the kingdom book club edition. Turms kuolematon download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Over a career that spanned five decades, waltari published well over 100 works, of which 200 translations have been made. The secret of the kingdom by waltari, mika and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The secret of the kingdom by waltari, mika, 1908publication date 1961 topics jesus christ publisher new york, putnam. The secret of the kingdom ebook by mika waltari rakuten kobo. His early novels were concerned with the crises of the generation that came of age between the world wars. The secret of the kingdom kindle edition by waltari. The secret of the kingdom secret of the kingdom, book 1 by. Turms, kuolematon, the etruscan, 1955 takes place in the fifth century bc, while valtakunnan salaisuus, the secret of the kingdom 1959 and his last novel ihmiskunnan viholliset, the roman 1964 take place in the early period of christianity. The egyptian, historical novel by mika waltari, published in finnish in. A solitary mana loner who falls in love and behaves quite stupidly some times set into a historical setting. Read the secret of the kingdom by mika waltari available from rakuten kobo.
Fine condition, tight solid binding and inner hinges, clean bight fresh unread text dust jacket very good with light edgewear. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Marcus mezentius manilianus, a learned and wealthy roman, is travelling in the orient and arrives in jerusalem on the day of the crucifixion of jesus. The second book in the secret of the kingdom series a novel by mika waltari this fascinating historical novel brings to life the ancient roman empire with all its decadence, vice, virtue, courage, splendor, and magnificence.
The secret of the kingdom kindle edition by mika waltari. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Mika waltari books list of books by author mika waltari. Mika waltari, in fullmika toimi waltari, born sept. Buy the secret of the kingdom by mika waltari isbn. Mika waltari is currently considered a single author.
The first book in the secret of the kingdom series a novel by mika waltari against a background of the strifetorn land of judea two thousand years ago, mika waltari has written what is certainly his most important novel. Secret kingdom series in order rosie banks fictiondb. He was extremely productive, and wrote in addition to novels also poetry, short stories, crime novels, plays, essays, travel stories, film scripts and. The secret of the kingdom, aka rikets hemmelighet, aka valtakunnan salaisuus, is not the same novel as the roman, aka rikets fiende, aka ihmiskunnan viholliset. The complete series list for secret kingdom rosie banks. Mika waltari sweeps you into the early 16th century in this tale of faith, love, and tragedy. Mika waltari a magnificent novel set in the 40 days after jesus christ rose from the dead set between easter and pentecost, the secret of the kingdom follows the story of marcus mezentius manilianus, an ancient roman citizen who arrives in jerusalem on the day of jesuss crucifixion. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari goodreads. Beginning in finland, where our hero is born, we are introduced to young michael furfoot, a scholar with hopes of becoming a church prelate. Against a background of the strifetorn land of judea two thousand years ago, mika waltari. A magnificent novel of the forty days after christ rose from the dead. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari nook book. Mika toimi waltari pronunciation help info 19 september 1908 26 august 1979 was a finnish writer, best known for his bestselling novel the egyptian finnish. This time waltari has departed from the pattern set in the egyptian and written a distinguished and original book.
Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Mika waltari upon witnessing the crucifixion, a wealthy young roman is moved to search into the question of christs life on earth. Mika toimi waltari was a writer, best known for his bestselling novel the egyptian. First published in the united states in 1949 and widely condemned as obscene, the egyptian outsold every other novel published that year, and remains a classic. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari, 1961, putnam edition, in english. The story is told through the eyes of marcus, a roman citizen who. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The secret of the kingdom by mika waltari nook book ebook.