| Author |
Lehmus, Heikki, 1884-1939 |
| Title |
Pilaesitelmiä
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Ihmisruumiin rakenne -- Esitelmä lakoista -- Perunan kuorien uudesti viljeleminen -- Minkätähden tytöt vastaavat myöntyvästi -- Käynti Nansenin luona -- Toivo-laivan haaksirikko (Melodraama).
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pilaesitelmiä" by Heikki Lehmus is a collection of satirical essays written in the early 20th century. The book touches upon various subjects such as human anatomy, labor strikes, and social commentary, reflecting the author's perspectives on contemporary issues. Through humor and wit, Lehmus explores the absurdities of life and society. The content of "Pilaesitelmiä" encompasses several distinct presentations, each taking on a different topic. The first essay humorously delves into the structure of the human body, offering a playful yet insightful analysis of anatomy while blending scientific facts with comedic observations. Other sections address labor strikes, shedding light on the characters and events surrounding them, while remaining critical of societal norms and behaviors. Lehmus also presents the experiences of a fictional journey to meet the famous explorer Nansen, illustrating the quirks and challenges of adventure. Overall, the book employs a lighthearted tone to engage readers inReflecting on human nature and societal structures. (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 |
Finnish literature
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| Subject |
Finnish wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70961 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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