| Author |
Hoikkanen, Juho, 1876-1947 |
| Title |
Tuonen ahventa onkimassa
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Tuonen ahventa onkimassa" by Juho Hoikkanen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the bond between Antti, an elderly man, and his young grandson, Unto, as they set off on a fishing trip together to a mysterious lake known as Mäkikaipio. Themes of nature, the passage of time, and the poignant relationship between generations are likely to be explored throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces Antti and Unto as they prepare for their fishing trip, with the old man initially reluctant to take his grandson along. However, after seeing the boy’s disappointment and determination, Antti relents, and they embark on their journey together. As they travel, the lush landscape and the intricate details of their surroundings set the tone for a story that intertwines the innocence of childhood with the wisdom of age. Although there’s an air of mystery surrounding the lake and the large fish Antti hopes to catch, this shared adventure serves as a backdrop for deeper reflections on life, memory, and the bonds that tie families together. (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 -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74278 |
| Release Date |
Aug 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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