Lohilahden opettaja : Romaani by Juho Hoikkanen
"Lohilahden opettaja: Romaani" by Juho Hoikkanen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book seems to delve into the lives of rural characters in Finland, particularly focusing on the dynamics within a family and their interactions with societal expectations. The main character appears to be Nehe, a son on the verge of embarking on a significant journey to seminary school, which symbolizes a transition and a struggle against familial
and personal expectations. The opening of the novel unfolds in a rural Finnish homestead, where a restless night is interrupted by a cat, leading to a humorous exchange between a father, Jere, and his wife, Vilhelmiina. The couple discusses the mishaps of the night, revealing their personalities and their underlying tension regarding their son Nehe's aspirations to become a teacher. The father is portrayed as stubborn and weary from the struggles of farming, while the mother attempts to maintain a sense of warmth and emotional connection. As Nehe prepares to leave for seminary, there is a mixture of family pride, anxiety, and a sense of loss, establishing the emotional backdrop that will follow his journey throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hoikkanen, Juho, 1876-1947 |
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| Title | Lohilahden opettaja : Romaani |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1922. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73871 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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