| Author |
Auerbach, Berthold, 1812-1882 |
| Translator |
Costiander, Malakias, 1815-1870 |
| Uniform Title |
Joseph im Schnee. Finnish
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| Title |
Juoseppi lumessa: eli onnettomuus vaihtelehtaa onneksi
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Juoseppi lumessa: eli onnettomuus vaihtelehtaa onneksi" by Berthold Auerbach is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the life of Juoseppi, a young boy, and the complexities of his family dynamics, particularly revolving around his mother and the challenges they face in their community. The narrative delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the contrasts between joy and misfortune, suggesting that life can shift unexpectedly. The opening of the novel introduces Juoseppi, who is unable to sleep and repeatedly asks his mother if it is morning yet. The mother, tired from her day, tries to comfort him while reflecting on her own troubled past and the burdens she carries. We also get a glimpse of the emotional weight she bears due to unresolved issues in her life, particularly concerning Juoseppi's father and her struggles with the community's perceptions. This sets a tone of introspection and hints at the deeper themes of familial relationships that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25806 |
| Release Date |
Jun 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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