Kohtalon koura by Heikki Välisalmi
"Kohtalon koura" by Heikki Välisalmi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of Jahvetti Kumpulainen, a simple peasant grappling with the profound questions of his homeland and identity during a time of social turmoil and nationalistic fervor. It explores themes such as the clash between individual existence and larger societal forces, as well as the personal struggles of a man caught in historical upheaval.
At the start of the story, we are introduced to the protagonist Jahvetti Kumpulainen, characterized as an ordinary man with a simplistic understanding of life, who is suddenly confronted with the looming notion of "fatherland" amidst the chaos of changing times. He navigates his life working peacefully in a manor, contemplating his personal dilemmas about love and land ownership until the political strife of his nation pushes into his quotidian life. An unexpected encounter with a conflict around national loyalty ignites deeper questions within him, leading to a crisis of identity as he grapples with concepts he has previously never had to consider. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of societal class struggles and personal destiny amid historical events that shake the foundations of Jahvetti’s existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Välisalmi, Heikki, 1886-1947 |
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| Title | Kohtalon koura |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kansanvalta, 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Jahvetti Kumpulaisen isänmaa -- Kapinoitsija -- Sammakonkutu -- Häväisty temppeli -- Kerran keväällä -- Oman onnensa seppä -- Ihmisasunto -- Isä ja poika -- Hullun kirjoissa -- Syntymäpäivälahja -- Ahkerat kädet -- Prinsessa -- Kohtalo. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| 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. | 73337 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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