Petsamon rata: Isänmaallinen unelma by Jalmari Kara

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Author Kara, Jalmari, 1890-1936
Title Petsamon rata: Isänmaallinen unelma
Note Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "PETSAMON RATA: Isänmaallinen unelma" by Jalmari Kara is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the ambitious proposal by Osakeyhtiö Petsamo to construct a railway from Rovaniemi to the Petsamo harbor, emphasizing themes of nationalism and the complexities of land and resource management amidst political tensions. The characters include the curious secretary of the Minister of Transport and the candid minister himself. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the setting where the second secretary of the Ministry of Transport is nervously approaching the minister's office with a significant application concerning the proposed railway project. As the minister exhibits a weary demeanor, the secretary carefully presents the plan, detailing its potential benefits for Finnish agriculture, forestry, and trade with the Arctic region. This moment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of national aspirations and the intricate political landscape surrounding critical infrastructure development in Finland. The opening portion lays a foundation for a compelling examination of ambition, bureaucracy, and the interplay of personal and national interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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