| Author |
Elenius, Emil, 1877-1949 |
| Title |
Saarelaiskuvia I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Rienaaja ikkunan alla -- "Älä ole vihainen, rakkaani" -- Kypsä rokka -- Admiralin tuho -- Pelastus -- Pelto-Kallun osa -- Kaksi tullitarkastusta -- Laivarikko -- Ulkosaarelaisemäntä mantereen vaaroissa -- Iltayön seikkailu -- "Uusi muistutus" -- Unilaiva.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Saarelaiskuvia I" by Emil Elenius is a collection of literary works that appears to be written in the early 20th century. The text sets the scene in a Finnish archipelago, vividly depicting the life and struggles of its characters against a backdrop of nature and social dynamics. The narratives seem to intertwine themes of agriculture, animal interactions, and human relationships, particularly through the character of Aapeli, who is portrayed as a fisherman and farmer. The opening of the work introduces a picturesque fishing village with its traditional lifestyle, focusing on Aapeli and his wife as they tend to their potato field. The narrative quickly takes a turn when the local crows, led by a wise old crow, plot to raid Aapeli’s crop during the night, reflecting the delicate balance of coexistence between humans and nature. This setup not only paints a detailed landscape but also hints at a budding conflict that is likely to explore deeper themes of survival and the consequences of human actions. The tensions between Aapeli and the crows symbolize both the communal aspect of animal life and the individual struggles faced by those living close to nature. (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. |
63375 |
| Release Date |
Oct 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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