Tuomas Kokko : Yhteiskunnallinen kyläkuvaus by Veikko Korhonen

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Author Korhonen, Veikko, 1888-1942
Title Tuomas Kokko : Yhteiskunnallinen kyläkuvaus
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1923.
Note Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Yhteiskunnallinen kyläkuvaus" by Veikko Korhonen is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and challenges of farmers in rural Finland, particularly focusing on the experiences of a character named Tuomas Kokko as he navigates the harsh realities of agricultural life, labor dynamics, and socio-political issues of his time. The opening of the book introduces readers to Savilahden talo, where Tuomas engages in the labor of harvesting and farming. He observes the state of his workers, contemplating their unwillingness to work diligently, and reflects on the implications of changing agricultural machinery and the associated costs. As he grapples with his diminishing returns and rising taxes, Tuomas also engages in dialogues with neighboring farmers about local agricultural practices and the broader socio-economic landscape, revealing his frustrations with both laborers and political systems. The text paints a vivid picture of the struggles within his community and Tuomas's desires for change in land ownership and work ethic, setting the stage for deeper explorations of class and economic disparity in the narratives to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 73981
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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