Kun metsä kuolee: Kertomuksia Norrlannista by Valdemar Lindholm

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Author Lindholm, Valdemar, 1880-1947
Translator Helander, Theodor
Uniform Title När skogen dör. Finnish
Title Kun metsä kuolee: Kertomuksia Norrlannista
Note Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Kun metsä kuolee -- Keskijärvi -- Uusitalo -- Nurkkala -- Perintölä -- Äkkijyrkänteeltä. Lappalais-juttu -- Päivölä.
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kun metsä kuolee: Kertomuksia Norrlannista" by Valdemar Lindholm is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The stories focus on the struggles faced by individuals in a rural, forested setting, highlighting themes of environmental degradation and personal hardship. The opening narrative particularly emphasizes the despair of a community as they witness the destruction of their beloved forest, showcasing the emotional and cultural impact of this loss. The beginning of the work paints a vivid picture of a once-thriving community now steeped in sorrow due to the encroachment of commercial interests and the logging industry. The narrative starts with a lamentation over the demise of joy and vibrant traditions in the face of financial greed, showcasing a deep connection between the land and its people. Through the lives of various characters, such as Niilo and his family, we see the profound effects of poverty and desperation, compounded by the sense of loss that comes with the fading of nature and childhood innocence, hinting at themes of resilience and eventual awakening to their situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 51186
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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