| Author |
Karikko, Kaarle, 1842-1916 |
| Title |
Väsyneen haudalla: Alkuperäinen novelli
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Väsyneen haudalla: Alkuperäinen novelli" by Kaarle Karikko is a narrative fiction written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Antti Niemeläinen, a hardworking farmer, along with his daughter Maria and the suitor Kaarlo Ojala, as they navigate the complexities of love and familial duty against a backdrop of class differences. The opening of the novella introduces Niemeläinen's prosperous homestead and its surroundings, highlighting the beauty of nature and the hard work that has shaped their lives. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about Maria's youthful optimism and her feelings for Kaarlo, who must grapple with the disapproval of Maria's father due to his humble status. The story sets the stage for a conflict between love and social expectations, with hints of impending challenges as family dynamics and societal pressures become increasingly complicated. (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. |
28290 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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