Kertoelmia by Hilja Haahti
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| Author | Haahti, Hilja, 1874-1966 |
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| Title | Kertoelmia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Toivon malja -- Pienten kautta -- Kylväjän muistoksi -- Hakalan Mikko -- Miksi Asko aikoi -- Lapsuuden muistelma -- Maija-Leenan juhlapäivä -- Sekalaisten tavarain kauppa -- Muuan esikaupunkilaisperhe -- Kaksi uhria. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Rikonen |
| Summary | "Kertoelmia" by Hilja Haahti is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book seems to explore the lives of various characters, with an underlying theme of hope, faith, and human experience in a rural setting. The narratives intertwine personal struggles and triumphs, highlighting moments of reflection and connection to one's roots. The opening of "Kertoelmia" introduces a poignant story of a couple, who, after years of longing, welcome their much-anticipated son, Toivo. Throughout the narrative, Toivo grows up to be an exemplary young boy, radiating hope and goodness, while his parents' dreams are intricately woven into his existence. The scene is marked by joyous celebrations of his arrival, his development into a promising student, and the family's undying aspirations for his future, all set against a backdrop of natural beauty and tradition. However, a subtle foreshadowing of challenges suggests that happiness may not last forever, hinting at the complex journey ahead for Toivo and his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59973 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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