Arutelu:Imede saar

The fourth book in the series is an interlude called Island of Miracles. It follows the form of a medieval manuscript so closely (purportedly by Niccolo Casarmana) that a number of readers — especially after three authentic historical novels by Ristikivi — took it for non-fiction. It is actually a flight of fancy, following a ship that during the plague of 1348 sails westward and discovers Allotria (Greek for "Strange Land") that resembles various legends of Atlantis. Furthermore, "Island of Miracles" is amazingly similar to a Hollywood "epic" on the same theme (Ristikivi has an old weakness for movies!), but with two significant differences — the movie glorified only technical achievements and was dead serious, Ristikivi concentrates on the psychology of the people in this "ideal social paradise" and covers the whole scene with hidden humor, irony and parody. In beautiful, simple medieval language he describes modern ideas like sex education, contraceptives, Marilyn Monroe, a game strangely resembling football, etc. A commercial for NECTAR & AMBROSIA (the favorites of Greek Gods) is especially delicious. The end of the island reflects shadows of the atomic age... or is it three-dimensional stereophonic super-television?? Ristikivi leaves both possibilities up to the reader... -- nii kirjutas Jyri Kork Ohpuu 2. veebruar 2007, kell 08:41 (UTC)

Casarmana

Kas Casarmana on Ristikivi välja mõeldud tegelane? Võõrvikides sellist ajaloolist isikut vist ei leia?--Estopedist1 (arutelu) 29. september 2018, kell 10:56 (EEST)