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Title: Arkielämää
Note: Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Arkielämää" by Elisabeth Maria Beskow is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to focus on the lives of children, particularly twins Erik and Anna, who experience adventures and explore themes related to childhood innocence, family, and the transition from carefree play to the complexities of growing up. These themes present an idyllic snapshot of rural life, marked by nature and familial bonds. The opening portion introduces readers to Erik and Anna during a joyful rowing trip on a serene lake. As they navigate their surroundings, they engage in playful thought experiments, contemplating the idea of an imaginary forest god and planning whimsical "sacrifices." Their innocent banter reveals character traits — Erik’s adventurous spirit versus Anna’s more contemplative nature. The sequence highlights their delightful interactions while subtly hinting at the larger themes of childhood curiosity and the evolving understanding of religion and morality. This engaging portrayal sets the stage for deeper explorations of their lives and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beskow, Elisabeth Maria, 1870-1928
Translator: Kurimo, Anna, 1869-1938
EBook No.: 58999
Published: Mar 3, 2019
Downloads: 45
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Arkielämää
Note: Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Arkielämää" by Elisabeth Maria Beskow is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to focus on the lives of children, particularly twins Erik and Anna, who experience adventures and explore themes related to childhood innocence, family, and the transition from carefree play to the complexities of growing up. These themes present an idyllic snapshot of rural life, marked by nature and familial bonds. The opening portion introduces readers to Erik and Anna during a joyful rowing trip on a serene lake. As they navigate their surroundings, they engage in playful thought experiments, contemplating the idea of an imaginary forest god and planning whimsical "sacrifices." Their innocent banter reveals character traits — Erik’s adventurous spirit versus Anna’s more contemplative nature. The sequence highlights their delightful interactions while subtly hinting at the larger themes of childhood curiosity and the evolving understanding of religion and morality. This engaging portrayal sets the stage for deeper explorations of their lives and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Beskow, Elisabeth Maria, 1870-1928
Translator: Kurimo, Anna, 1869-1938
EBook No.: 58999
Published: Mar 3, 2019
Downloads: 45
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.