| Author |
Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
| Title |
Saaristosta: Kuvia suomalaisten saaristolaisten elämästä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Sinnepäinhän on minunkin matka -- Satu särmäisestä rantakalliosta -- Rauhoitusalueet -- Kiuskerissa talvella -- Jäykistyneet sormet -- Hailiapaja sunnuntaina -- Hylkeenpojan leikki -- Kaislikon rinnassa -- Eräs joulukuun retki -- Käynti Hanhikivellä -- Pantsu -- Kalat nuotassa.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Saaristosta: Kuvia suomalaisten saaristolaisten elämästä" by Santeri Ivalo is a collection of descriptive narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the life and experiences of the Finnish islanders, portraying their culture, challenges, and the natural environment that surrounds them. Through the lens of shared human experiences, the book provides an intimate look at the island life in Finland, likely featuring various characters who navigate the intersections of nature and community. At the start of the work, the narrative introduces a young man named Antti, a lighthouse keeper, who prepares for an adventurous skiing trip across the frozen sea to seek medical help for his sick wife. Despite warnings from an old fisherman about the treacherous weather and conditions of the ice, Antti is determined to reach the mainland, showcasing both his courage and the tensions of love and duty. As he sets off alone into the icy expanse, the scene also shifts to the community's concerns for his safety, particularly as the ice begins to show signs of vulnerability, foreshadowing the perilous journey that lies ahead. This sets a compelling tone for the stories to follow, blending themes of adventure, sacrifice, and the bonds of familial love against the backdrop of Finland's harsh but beautiful landscape. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50135 |
| Release Date |
Oct 5, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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