| Author |
Järvi, K. A. (Kaarlo August), 1869-1942 |
| Title |
Puoli-luonne: Kuvaus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Puoli-luonne: Kuvaus" by K. A. Järvi is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Risto Mustaparta, a young man navigating the challenges of youth, education, and national identity in Finland. The work captures the social dynamics among students as they prepare for an important event, highlighting themes of camaraderie, patriotism, and the struggles of the working class. The beginning of the novel introduces a group of students preparing to leave their school environment, where Risto Mustaparta emerges as a passionate character eager to support his less fortunate classmates. As they organize a theater event to raise funds, conflicts arise regarding the participation of girls and the use of the Finnish language. Risto's fervent nationalism stands in contrast to some of his peers, leading to tense discussions about identity and representation. Amidst this, Risto grapples with feelings of admiration for Suoma Molin, a girl from a wealthier family, adding a layer of personal stakes to the unfolding events. This opening sets the stage for the exploration of Risto's character development and the broader implications of cultural identity in a changing society. (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 |
Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62554 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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