| Author |
Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
| Translator |
Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
| Title |
Satuja ja tarinoita IX
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| Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY, 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kummisedän kuvakirja -- Rääsyt -- Vänö ja Glänö -- Kuka oli onnellisin? -- Dryadi -- Kana-Kreetan perhe -- Ohdakkeen kokemukset -- Sepä oli keksintö -- Onni voi piillä puupalikassa. -- Pyrstötähti -- Viikonpäivät -- Päiväpaisteen tarinoita -- Vaarinisä -- Kynttilät -- Tavattomin -- Mitä koko perhe sanoi -- Tanssi, tanssi tyttisein -- Suuri merikäärme -- Puutarhuri ja herrasväki -- Kirppu ja professori -- Mitä vanha Johanna kertoi -- Portinavain -- Rampa -- Täti hammastauti.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Satuja ja tarinoita IX" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work reflects the author's characteristic style of enchanting tales, often infused with moral lessons and rich imagination. The stories likely revolve around themes of wonder, life lessons, and the beauty of storytelling, linking various characters and experiences. At the start of this collection, the mysterious figure of "Kummisetä" (the godfather) takes center stage as he narrates a series of whimsical tales. He begins with a story about the old gas lamps of Copenhagen transitioning to gas lights, personifying the lamps that share their memories of illuminating the city while reflecting on their past. As the tales unfold, readers are introduced to the charm and evolution of Copenhagen, showcasing the delicate interplay between joy and sorrow, past and present, as well as the comforting presence of storytelling amid life's uncertainties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71281 |
| Release Date |
Jul 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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