| Author |
Reijonen, Juho Heikki, 1855-1924 |
| Title |
Kulku-ukon kertomuksia kansan elämästä
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| Original Publication |
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus, 1905.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Käräjäsankari -- Illisko -- Ukko-Tuomari -- Herrasväkeä -- Hulivili -- Maailmanloppu Korpivaarassa -- Sotavanhusten joulu.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kulku-ukon kertomuksia kansan elämästä" by Juho Heikki Reijonen is a collection of narratives reflecting the life of the Finnish people, written in the early 20th century. The stories seem to focus on the experiences and musings of a character named Sippo Kelles, who lives in a rural setting and grapples with the complexities of his community life, familial responsibilities, and occasional forays into the local legal system. The opening of the work introduces Sippo Kelles, who resides in a modest homestead with his wife, Maija-Liisa, and their children. Despite his limited worldly experiences, Sippo reminisces about past events and prepares for an upcoming court case, which he initially finds daunting but eventually comes to view with an aspect of excitement. As the narrative unfolds, we see Sippo's thoughts about legalities, his humorous yet candid observations of village life, and the unexpected chaos that ensues when he proposes the need for a guardian for his daughter, Anni, due to an anticipated legal matter. This opening sets the stage for a blend of humor, community dynamics, and the challenges of rural life in early 20th-century Finland. (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 |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75080 |
| Release Date |
Jan 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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