| Author |
Linna, Roopert |
| Title |
Kyläkertomuksia I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Moukka konsertissa -- Ruttoa -- Kuvernyöri -- Ylitalon isännän naiminen -- Onni on epävakanen -- Sana pahuuden palveluksessa -- Tuo meidän Hentte se on niin vääjäämätön -- Riita-Veljet -- Merisankarin seikkailukset.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kyläkertomuksia I" by Roopert Linna is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores rural life and the experiences of its characters in a Finnish village setting, delving into themes of love, social dynamics, and personal aspirations. It includes various tales, each centering around different characters' struggles and interactions within their tight-knit community. At the start of the text, the focus is on a character named Jussi, who is intrigued by the prospect of attending a concert. His conversations with Tuomas reveal his ignorance regarding this cultural event, stirring a blend of excitement and anxiety within him. The narrative humorously portrays Jussi's anticipation and naiveté as he prepares for his first concert, contrasting his simple rural existence with the allure of music and performance. As he finally attends the concert, a series of comedic misunderstandings ensue, particularly as he inadvertently disrupts the event, leading to his ejection and leaving him in a state of confusion and embarrassment. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58438 |
| Release Date |
Dec 9, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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