| Author |
Gummerus, K. J. (Kaarle Jaakko), 1840-1898 |
| Title |
Alkuperäisiä suomalaisia uuteloita II-III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kaksi jouluaattoa -- Takaus.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Alkuperäisiä suomalaisia uuteloita II-III" by K. J. Gummerus is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The text contains various stories centered around familial and social themes, likely drawing on Finnish culture and traditions, with rich characterizations and life reflections. The opening of the work sets the stage on a cold Christmas Eve in the modest home of leskirouva Burg, who is surrounded by her young grandchildren, Ellen and Maurits. The family, though financially struggling, finds warmth in their heart-felt traditions and the love they share. As the elderly matriarch reads from the Bible, memories of better times surface, yet the joy of the season brings smiles and a sense of togetherness. Ellen and Maurits exchange gifts made with love, leading to a moment where the grandmother offers to share stories from her past, hinting at deeper life lessons about love, loss, and resilience that will unfold through her narratives. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41442 |
| Release Date |
Nov 22, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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