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Title: Maaemon lapsia
Kertomus

Note: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Maaemon lapsia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a historical context where ancient conquerors invade a land, provoking a struggle between the invaders and the native gods. The main character introduced in the opening portion is Kinturin Janne, a torppari (tenant farmer) who grapples with the challenges of poverty, family responsibilities, and a sense of loss as he navigates the complexities of his life. The beginning of the novel sets a vivid backdrop of a world steeped in ancient myths and the harsh realities of rural life. Kinturi is portrayed as a hardworking father with nine children, struggling to provide for his family amidst financial strain and social pressures. In the opening chapters, he visits the local store, where a blend of humor and sorrow emerges in his interactions with the shopkeeper and the townspeople. As Kinturi purchases mouse traps—a symbol of his attempts to control his chaotic situation—his inner turmoil begins to unfold, revealing his fears of losing his home and his alienation from his wife, Mari. Through Kinturi's eyes, the reader is drawn into the themes of personal struggle, community ties, and the timeless quest for dignity in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932

EBook No.: 15514

Published: Mar 31, 2005

Downloads: 42

Language: Finnish

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Maaemon lapsia
Kertomus

Note: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Maaemon lapsia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a historical context where ancient conquerors invade a land, provoking a struggle between the invaders and the native gods. The main character introduced in the opening portion is Kinturin Janne, a torppari (tenant farmer) who grapples with the challenges of poverty, family responsibilities, and a sense of loss as he navigates the complexities of his life. The beginning of the novel sets a vivid backdrop of a world steeped in ancient myths and the harsh realities of rural life. Kinturi is portrayed as a hardworking father with nine children, struggling to provide for his family amidst financial strain and social pressures. In the opening chapters, he visits the local store, where a blend of humor and sorrow emerges in his interactions with the shopkeeper and the townspeople. As Kinturi purchases mouse traps—a symbol of his attempts to control his chaotic situation—his inner turmoil begins to unfold, revealing his fears of losing his home and his alienation from his wife, Mari. Through Kinturi's eyes, the reader is drawn into the themes of personal struggle, community ties, and the timeless quest for dignity in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932

EBook No.: 15514

Published: Mar 31, 2005

Downloads: 42

Language: Finnish

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.