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Uniform Title: The cricket on the hearth. Finnish

Title: Kotisirkka

Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kotisirkka" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Peerybingle and his wife Pirkko, exploring themes of domestic life, love, and the simple joys and struggles endured within a home. The narrative begins with a lively competition of melodies between a kettle and a cricket, establishing the tone of whimsical charm characteristic of Dickens's work. At the start of "Kotisirkka," the scene is set in a modest home where Peerybingle's wife, referred to as Peerybinglen matami, is attempting to prepare a meal. The beginning introduces a humorous and animated dialogue between the kettle and the cricket, highlighting the household's lively atmosphere. We see the couple’s tender dynamic as they manage their domestic duties, alongside glimpses of their joy and connection with each other. The arrival of their child and various domestic interactions hint at the deeper themes of love, family, and community that will unfold throughout the novel. This opening section establishes a captivating blend of humor and warmth, piquing readers' interest in the lives of its endearing characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Translator: Aspelin-Haapkylä, Eliel, 1847-1917

EBook No.: 44899

Published: Feb 14, 2014

Downloads: 63

Language: Finnish

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories, English

Subject: Holidays -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44899:2 2014-02-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Aspelin-Haapkylä, Eliel Dickens, Charles fi 1
2024-11-06T00:06:13Z Kotisirkka

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: The cricket on the hearth. Finnish

Title: Kotisirkka

Note: Reading ease score: 49.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kotisirkka" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Peerybingle and his wife Pirkko, exploring themes of domestic life, love, and the simple joys and struggles endured within a home. The narrative begins with a lively competition of melodies between a kettle and a cricket, establishing the tone of whimsical charm characteristic of Dickens's work. At the start of "Kotisirkka," the scene is set in a modest home where Peerybingle's wife, referred to as Peerybinglen matami, is attempting to prepare a meal. The beginning introduces a humorous and animated dialogue between the kettle and the cricket, highlighting the household's lively atmosphere. We see the couple’s tender dynamic as they manage their domestic duties, alongside glimpses of their joy and connection with each other. The arrival of their child and various domestic interactions hint at the deeper themes of love, family, and community that will unfold throughout the novel. This opening section establishes a captivating blend of humor and warmth, piquing readers' interest in the lives of its endearing characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Translator: Aspelin-Haapkylä, Eliel, 1847-1917

EBook No.: 44899

Published: Feb 14, 2014

Downloads: 63

Language: Finnish

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories, English

Subject: Holidays -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:44899:3 2014-02-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Aspelin-Haapkylä, Eliel Dickens, Charles fi 1