| Author |
Jääskeläinen, Kaapro, 1862-1932 |
| Title |
Iloisia juttuja III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Iloisia juttuja III" by Kaapro Jääskeläinen is a collection of humorous and reflective stories written in the early 20th century. The book appears to focus on various aspects of Finnish life, including memories of military service and observations of societal behaviors, particularly surrounding characters like reservists and soldiers. Through anecdotes and narratives, Jääskeläinen likely explores themes related to identity, tradition, and the bittersweet nature of human experiences. The opening of the book sets the stage with a narrator reflecting on his past experiences as a reservist, demonstrating a mix of nostalgia and humor. He recalls the challenges of military life, including the awkwardness of being a soldier, the camaraderie among men of different social standings, and the bizarre rituals that accompany such service. The section introduces various soldiers, including a comical depiction of their inadequacies and unique personalities, hinting at the larger comedic commentary on the absurdities of military culture that the collection will likely feature throughout. (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. |
21673 |
| Release Date |
Jun 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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