| Adapter |
Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 |
| Title |
Savon saloilta: Kuvauksia ja muistelmia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Lähdemäen veljekset -- Kuuna myötiin -- Yhtiö -- Pekka -- Maailmaan -- Siitä tuli sittenkin sovinto -- Laskiainen -- Olikohan siinä jotakin -- Hän uinuu tuolla -- Tarina hevosen varsasta -- Kevään korvalla -- Uusi ystävä -- Piippuni -- Rökkilän vaari -- Autiolla -- Jaakko Jyryläinen -- "Numero 34 Salonen" -- "Noh, noh!"
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Savon saloilta: Kuvauksia ja muistelmia" by Lauri Soini is a collection of descriptions and memories written in the late 19th century. This book likely depicts the lives of rural inhabitants of Finland, focusing on everyday experiences, familial relationships, and agricultural life. Through its narratives, it explores themes of hard work, community ties, and the challenges of rural living. The opening of the work introduces various segments featuring the lives of brothers who inherit a farm and their struggles in both work and relationships. The narrative begins with the death of their father and illustrates the siblings' attempt to maintain harmony amid familial tensions. This section highlights the innocence and simplicity of rural life, illustrating interactions among family members and neighbors as they navigate farming duties and personal disputes. Throughout this exposition, Soini skillfully sets a tone that evokes deep emotional connections to the land and the people, making it an insightful read for those interested in historical and cultural reflections of Finnish rural society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62622 |
| Release Date |
Jun 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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