Author |
Terhi, Kaarlo, 1872-1921 |
Title |
Veikaten vihille : Romaani
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Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1915.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 44.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Veikaten vihille: Romaani" by Kaarlo Terhi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, who is a middle-aged bachelor navigating social interactions and expectations surrounding marriage, as he grapples with his identity and desire for companionship. The narrative is marked by humor and self-reflection, illuminating societal norms and personal struggles related to love and relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the main character during a Kalle Day celebration in 1920, where he humorously reflects on the pressures of marriage and begins to realize that his single status is a source of ridicule among his peers. After a series of comical and slightly embarrassing incidents involving a misaligned tie and a bet on his marital status, he decides that he will marry by the end of the year. This decision brings him a newfound sense of peace as he contemplates the possibility of settling down, setting the stage for his search for a suitable partner as the story unfolds. The opening elegantly blends satire with serious themes, hinting at both personal growth and societal expectations. (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 -- 20th century
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71520 |
Release Date |
Aug 29, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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