Tuppelan Kalle ja Koturi-Heikki: Kuvaus "Tukkipoikain" Elämästä by Niilo Kivinen
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About this eBook
| Author | Kivinen, Niilo, 1862-1895 |
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| Title | Tuppelan Kalle ja Koturi-Heikki: Kuvaus "Tukkipoikain" Elämästä |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Tuppelan Kalle ja Koturi-Heikki: Kuvaus 'Tukkipoikain' Elämästä" by Niilo Kivinen is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life of lumberjacks in Finland, focusing on themes of hardship, labor, and the juxtaposition of rural life with the quest for better opportunities. The story centers around Kalle, a young man from a humble background, as he ventures into the world of logging alongside his companion Heikki. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Kalle and his family, depicting their modest home in the wilderness. As they discuss their financial struggles, Kalle is encouraged by his parents to seek work in the nearby woods where lumbering is about to begin. The narrative shifts to Kalle’s journey, highlighting his mixture of excitement and apprehension about leaving home for the first time. Upon arriving at the logging camp, he meets Heikki, who exhibits a more carefree and confident demeanor, contrasting Kalle’s shy nature. This sets the stage for a story about friendship, personal growth, and the challenges faced by those who seek to improve their lives through arduous work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50233 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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