Kotivarkaus : Kuvaus Itä-Suomesta by Aatto Suppanen

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Author Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898
Title Kotivarkaus : Kuvaus Itä-Suomesta
Original Publication Porvoo: Werner Söderström, 1888.
Note Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kotivarkaus: Kuvaus Itä-Suomesta" by Aatto Suppanen is a fictional narrative set in the late 19th century. The book paints a detailed portrait of rural life in Eastern Finland, focusing on the interactions and struggles of a family living in a small village. Central characters include the mother who is depicted in her daily chores, and her children, particularly Mikko and Jussi, who navigate their childhood amidst themes of morality, integrity, and familial relationships. The opening of the story sets a scene in a modest cabin during a cold, clear morning in early spring. The mother is preparing to bake bread alongside her daughter Anna Maija and family helpers, revealing the dynamics of community support and the burdens of rural life. Various family members engage in conversations that touch on moral lessons, the significance of honesty, and the consequences of theft, highlighting a moral code shaped by both parental guidance and community standards. As the chapter unfolds, minor mischief from the children offers a glimpse into their character, foreshadowing the various interpersonal conflicts and life lessons that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 72383
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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