Koskenlaskijan morsian by Väinö Kataja

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Author Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
Title Koskenlaskijan morsian
Note Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed
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Summary "Koskenlaskijan morsian" by Väinö Kataja is a novel set in the early 20th century, specifically during the year 1914. The story takes place in Northern Finland and centers around the interactions of various characters, particularly focusing on themes of faith, community, and personal conflict. As the narrative unfolds, we get a glimpse into the life of Iisakki, a grieving father, and his daughter Hanna, as they prepare for the arrival of a renowned preacher, Kero-Pieti, whose presence stirs a mix of hope and inner turmoil within the local community. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the setting of Nuottaniemi, bustling in anticipation of Kero-Pieti's arrival. The local inhabitants are busy arranging their home for the preacher and his entourage. We learn about Iisakki's recent losses, including his wife and son, which have left him grieving and distant. Hanna is depicted as a hardworking daughter, trying to maintain the household while grappling with her feelings towards a neighbor's son named Juhani. The atmosphere thickens with suspense as the community awaits the preacher, whose arrival promises both spiritual renewal and the revival of old tensions, particularly concerning Iisakki's hidden resentments towards Heikki from Paloniemi—whom he blames for his son's tragic death. The opening sets the stage for unfolding interpersonal dramas steeped in faith and familial obligations. (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. 14161
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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