| Author |
Kurikka, Matti, 1863-1915 |
| Title |
Pilven hattaroita I
Pieniä kyhäelmiä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pilven hattaroita I" by Matti Kurikka is a collection of poetic vignettes written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and thoughts of various characters, emphasizing themes of nature and human experience through lyrical prose. The narrative begins with a young boy contemplating the beauty of summer clouds, which serve as a backdrop for reflections on life, sorrow, and the passage of time. At the start of the narrative, a sixteen-year-old boy wanders through a summer landscape, observing the natural world around him while capturing fleeting moments of inspiration. As he gazes at the clouds, he imagines various scenes and stories within their shapes—evoking images of family, battles, and even court justice—while he also becomes aware of the darker sides of existence. The opening sets a tone of wonder mixed with melancholy, hinting at the intertwining of innocence and the harsh realities of life that will unfold as the story progresses. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15318 |
| Release Date |
Mar 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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