| Author |
Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934 |
| Title |
Kurimus y.m. kertomuksia ja kuvauksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kurimus -- Huutokauppa -- Juhannuskoivu -- Sairaalassa -- Nimineuvos -- Ksenia -- Kotiopettajatar -- "Elämäänsä kyllästynyt" -- Miettisen mummon asia -- Nekkusaksa.
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| Credits |
Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kurimus y.m. kertomuksia ja kuvauksia" by Martti Wuori is a collection of stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents various narratives exploring life, culture, and personal experiences, with a prominent focus on the character Anna as she embarks on a journey from her rural hometown to the bustling city of Saint Petersburg. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Anna, who finds herself on a long, tiresome train journey to Saint Petersburg. As she travels, Anna reflects on her anticipation of the vibrant city, filled with grand buildings and bustling life. Despite her initial excitement, she faces the discomforts of travel and the intrusive glances of strangers, particularly a man who stares at her unabashedly. Once she arrives, Anna is welcomed by her cousin Liisa, who has come to help her settle into her new life as she seeks employment in the city. As she begins this new chapter, Anna's emotions oscillate between hope and apprehension, encapsulating the challenges and aspirations that come with seeking a better future. (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 |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50375 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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