| Author |
Koskimaa, Juho, 1891-1926 |
| Title |
Pankaa sille nimeksi Nikolai... : Romaani
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| Original Publication |
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pankaa sille nimeksi Nikolai..." by Juho Koskimaa is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of summer 1917, the story focuses on Liinu, a young woman who works as a domestic servant, as she navigates her feelings for her fiancé Nikolai amid the turmoil of societal change and her own yearning for love. The opening of the novel introduces Liinu as she enjoys a rare moment of leisure while washing dishes in the warm sunlit kitchen. As she reflects on her life, her newfound love for Nikolai becomes central, intertwining her personal experiences with the wider political changes affecting their world. The narrative unfolds in a time of transformation, hinting at the complexities of class, love, and identity in the context of these historical events. The chapter hints at the social dynamics and individual struggles faced by Liinu, setting a poignant tone for her journey that intertwines personal and political narratives. (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 fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73107 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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