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Title: Taloista ja taipaleelta
Note: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Puron sulho -- Jatalampi -- Nuotalla -- Jouluenkeli -- Karhun kynsissä -- Rahaa lainaamassa -- Asioitsija -- Marivainaja -- Talon piruja -- Rahankaavoja -- Onnen turkki -- Karsikko -- Kaksi onnellista -- Hänen puheensa -- Enkeli ja piru -- Oma kuvani -- Ahven -- Punanen lippu -- Elämän avain -- Meren joulu -- Heräämiseni -- Milloinka Rooma perustettiin? -- Testamentti -- Onnen saari.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Taloista ja taipaleelta" by Karl Henrik Hornborg is a collection of interconnected stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the lives of various characters living in the Finnish countryside, detailing their struggles, relationships, and encounters with nature. The opening portion introduces a touching story about a boy, Mikki, and his relationship with a stream, alongside the poignant transitions in his life after the death of his beloved grandfather. The beginning of the book paints a serene picture of rural life, focusing on young Mikki and his companionship with a stream and a venerable old spruce tree. After the passing of his grandfather, whom Mikki lovingly referred to as "ukki," the boy experiences profound grief yet finds solace in nature and the stream that becomes his beloved confidant. The narrative delves into Mikki's emotional journey as he navigates the transition from innocence to a more isolating understanding of life and loss, ultimately culminating in a tragic encounter when the stream is diverted, leading to feelings of emptiness and sorrow. As Mikki grapples with these profound changes, the story sets the stage for a wider exploration of themes centered on nature, connection, and the inevitabilities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hornborg, Karl Henrik, 1853-1921
EBook No.: 51647
Published: Apr 3, 2016
Downloads: 35
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories, Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Taloista ja taipaleelta
Note: Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents: Puron sulho -- Jatalampi -- Nuotalla -- Jouluenkeli -- Karhun kynsissä -- Rahaa lainaamassa -- Asioitsija -- Marivainaja -- Talon piruja -- Rahankaavoja -- Onnen turkki -- Karsikko -- Kaksi onnellista -- Hänen puheensa -- Enkeli ja piru -- Oma kuvani -- Ahven -- Punanen lippu -- Elämän avain -- Meren joulu -- Heräämiseni -- Milloinka Rooma perustettiin? -- Testamentti -- Onnen saari.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Taloista ja taipaleelta" by Karl Henrik Hornborg is a collection of interconnected stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the lives of various characters living in the Finnish countryside, detailing their struggles, relationships, and encounters with nature. The opening portion introduces a touching story about a boy, Mikki, and his relationship with a stream, alongside the poignant transitions in his life after the death of his beloved grandfather. The beginning of the book paints a serene picture of rural life, focusing on young Mikki and his companionship with a stream and a venerable old spruce tree. After the passing of his grandfather, whom Mikki lovingly referred to as "ukki," the boy experiences profound grief yet finds solace in nature and the stream that becomes his beloved confidant. The narrative delves into Mikki's emotional journey as he navigates the transition from innocence to a more isolating understanding of life and loss, ultimately culminating in a tragic encounter when the stream is diverted, leading to feelings of emptiness and sorrow. As Mikki grapples with these profound changes, the story sets the stage for a wider exploration of themes centered on nature, connection, and the inevitabilities of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hornborg, Karl Henrik, 1853-1921
EBook No.: 51647
Published: Apr 3, 2016
Downloads: 35
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories, Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.