| Author |
Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938 |
| Title |
Me
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Lukijat -- Arvostelijat -- Sivistyneet -- Siveelliset -- Näyttelijät -- Taiteilijat -- Sanomalehtimiehet -- Ylioppilaat -- Pyhimykset ja marttyyrit -- Elätit.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Me" by Jalmari Finne is a critical social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores the author's reflections on Finnish identity, culture, and the societal trends of his time, with a sharp focus on self-satisfaction and hypocrisy among various groups within society. At the start of the book, the author addresses the reader directly, discussing the Finnish tendency to use the pronoun "we" as a substitute for "I." He criticizes the collective narcissism of the Finnish people, suggesting that they often project an inflated sense of self-importance. The author positions himself as both an observer and participant in this behavior, engaging in a reflective exploration of literature and criticism. He challenges the reader to confront their own complacency and the superficial nature of Finnish societal norms, indicating that his writing will serve as a form of both introspection and critique. Overall, he sets the tone for a satirical examination of various societal roles, from critics to artists, underscoring the pervasive culture of self-deception and criticism in Finland. (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 literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62556 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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