Project Gutenberg 2005-01-18 Public domain in the USA. 51 Kauppis-Heikki 1862 1920 Kauppinen, Heikki Mäkijärveläiset: Kuvaus Savon kansan elämästä Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Mäkijärveläiset: Kuvaus Savon kansan elämästä" by Kauppis-Heikki is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text offers an intimate and vivid portrayal of the everyday lives and traditions of the inhabitants of Mäkijärvi village in Finland. Through its depiction of rural customs, communal gatherings, and the simple joys and challenges faced by the villagers, the narrative fosters a deep appreciation for their culture and way of life. The opening of "Mäkijärveläiset" introduces readers to the quaint village of Mäkijärvi, setting the scene with descriptions of its small size and the simplicity of its people's lives. The passage highlights a local harvest festival, with villagers engaging in communal meals and singing traditional songs, showcasing their camaraderie and the significance of music in their lives. The narrative weaves together dialogues among villagers, touching on themes of social interaction, the importance of gratitude towards their creator, and a hint of the tension between old beliefs and the younger generation's attitudes. Key characters such as Hemmo, a thoughtful elder, and his lively family are introduced, illustrating the dynamics within this tight-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Finnish fiction -- 19th century PH Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 223955 223894 2024-10-06T14:19:13.279670 2023-09-07T04:41:44.614474 text/html text/html 223948 223887 2024-10-06T14:19:13.539664 2023-09-07T04:41:44.775487 text/html text/html 171444 2024-10-06T14:19:21.658648 application/epub+zip 173439 2024-10-06T14:19:17.503676 application/epub+zip 145754 2024-10-06T14:19:16.110659 application/epub+zip 369767 2024-10-06T14:19:24.556627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350982 2024-10-06T14:19:20.744678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286886 2022-09-07T18:00:09.835001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188386 188377 2024-10-06T14:19:12.931701 2023-09-07T04:41:44.379475 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 179578 2020-12-19T05:43:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 70417 2020-12-19T05:43:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19002 2024-10-06T14:19:24.699608 application/rdf+xml 18280 2024-10-06T14:19:16.674669 image/jpeg 3826 2024-10-06T14:19:16.390651 image/jpeg 171690 2024-10-06T14:19:13.559697 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia