Leipä ja laulu: Kokoelma kertomuksia ja taruja by Larin-Kyösti
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| Author | Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 |
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| Title | Leipä ja laulu: Kokoelma kertomuksia ja taruja |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Leipä ja laulu -- Kotiutunut -- Hyppy-Sohvin uhri -- Salapolttajat -- Vanha Lemminkäinen -- Epra ja Laukki -- Inehmo ja sammal -- Inkeri ja Yrjänä ritari -- Ahasveruksen lepopäivä -- Keira ja Svakko -- Uudenvuoden uni -- Paholaisen soitto -- Pyhäsaaren tarina. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Leipä ja laulu: Kokoelma kertomuksia ja taruja" by Larin-Kyösti is a collection of stories and tales written during the early 20th century. The work reflects upon themes of life, labor, and interpersonal relationships, likely revolving around rural settings and characters typical of Finnish society of the time. The characters emerge from the textures of everyday life, illustrating a blend of humor and societal critique. At the start of "Leipä ja laulu," we are introduced to the setting on a summer day in a quiet village, where the sound of haymaking fills the air. The narrative quickly focuses on Vehnäs-Ville, a plump and scheming man, who is preoccupied with thoughts of wealth and his dealings with others, particularly the shimmering coins he hopes to acquire. His interaction with another character, Saksa, a troubadour who sings for money, sets the stage for a clash of personalities fueled by greed and rivalry. The tension escalates into a confrontation, showcasing the struggles between different social classes and values within the community, while hinting at broader themes of survival and morality that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63425 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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