| Author |
Eerola, Eero, 1884-1939 |
| Title |
Maahengen uskossa
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto,1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Maahengen uskossa -- Maa sekä maamies -- Olkaa maalle uskolliset, veljeni -- Metsähenki -- Metsässä -- Hautausmaa -- Puniken uni -- Mustikki -- Sepän Kaunikki -- Fiina -- Mitä Kankaanpään Malakias pääsiäisenä päätti -- Miten Heiskas-Taavetin talo nousi -- Kuosmasen kaalikset -- "Maahenki" -- Seppälän Aapo.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Maahengen uskossa" by Eero Eerola is a reflective literary work written in the early 20th century. This text appears to delve into the themes of nature, agriculture, and the spirituality associated with the earth, emphasizing the connection between humanity and the land. The author seems to advocate for a deep respect for farming and the environment, intertwining philosophical musings with social commentary. The opening portion of the work introduces the fundamental ideas that underpin its narrative. It presents a critique of modern industrialization, lamenting the disconnection from nature and the materialistic values that have come to dominate society. Eerola uses poetic language to convey a reverence for the land and the agricultural lifestyle, highlighting the deep satisfaction and sense of purpose that can be found in honest, manual labor on the earth. The reader is invited to contemplate the consequences of neglecting the innate bond between humanity and the land's nurturing spirit, or "maahenki." Themes of societal values, personal well-being, and the inherent beauty of agriculture emerge as the author urges a return to a more grounded way of life. (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 -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68087 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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