| Author |
Reuter, Jonatan, 1859-1947 |
| Translator |
Kurimo, Anna, 1869-1938 |
| Title |
Kertomuksia elävistä ja kuolleista
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Boman & Karlswson, 1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 36.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Haahka -- Universaalilapioäes -- Erämaan kummitus -- Kaksi vanhusta -- Kevät -- Äiti -- Päiväkirjasta -- Minuutin taiteilijana -- Girolamo -- Hautarakennus -- Savenvalaja Willberg'iläiset -- Eräs jumalanpalvelus.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kertomuksia elävistä ja kuolleista" by Jonatan Reuter is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of life and death, featuring a variety of characters and settings that reflect on existential questions and the natural world. The stories are likely rich in emotional depth, drawing readers into poignant moments and reflections on human experience. The opening of the narrative introduces a striking scene where a family of ducks is observed in their natural habitat. As winter's hold begins to weaken, the brown-haired duck prepares a nest for her young, demonstrating maternal instincts amid the threats posed by predators. The environment comes alive with vivid descriptions of the changing seasons and the intricate dynamics between the animals. The tale offers a blend of nature's beauty and the peril inherent in survival, setting the tone for the themes of life and the passing of time that will be explored throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72048 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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