| Author |
Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930 |
| Title |
Muistojen komeroista
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Syksyn tullen -- »Kyllähän valtesmanni mun tuntoo» -- »Sepä hauskaa… Kah!» -- Reipas emäntä -- Hollijuttu -- Herastuomarin kertomus -- Manu-papista -- Tapaninpäivä Mäkelässä 1870-luvulla -- Rasmus Reilu -- Työnorjat -- Kerran yökulussa -- Kesäinen matkamuistelma -- Rikoslapsi -- Tammisen ensimmäinen korvo -- Valssi.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Muistojen komeroista" by Santeri Alkio is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives are set against a backdrop of rural Finnish life, exploring themes of nostalgia, community, and human connection through interconnected tales that likely focus on the lives of villagers and their experiences across the seasons. At the start of the collection, the author paints a vivid picture of the autumn season settling in, reflecting on the transition from the vibrant warmth of summer to the somber ambiance of fall. The story introduces a group of men gathering in a blacksmith's home on a rainy Sunday evening, sharing memories and experiences from their past lives. They decide to take turns recounting stories, revealing camaraderie and the richness of their personal histories—a decision that sparks excitement among the men, hinting at the themes of friendship and storytelling that are central to the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45358 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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