Nousukas: Kertomus by K. A. Järvi
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| Author | Järvi, K. A. (Kaarlo August), 1869-1942 |
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| Title | Nousukas: Kertomus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Nousukas: Kertomus" by K. A. Järvi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a small, modest community at the edge of a larger city, where the lives of its inhabitants revolve around the harsh realities of their environment, food scarcity, and simplicity. The narrative centers around the characters Toivoska, a widow, and her daughter Maiju, exploring themes of isolation, societal class, and the struggle for love and happiness within their bleak existence. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the humble and rough surroundings of a small island, where few young people reside, often leaving behind their elderly who bear the weight of life's hardships. We are introduced to Maiju, the daughter of the meticulous Toivoska, who has raised her in seclusion, sheltering her from the outside world. The reader senses the tension and protectionism in Toivoska's upbringing of Maiju, which ultimately leads to her daughter’s naivety and emotional vulnerability. As the narrative progresses, a shift occurs when young men begin to take interest in Maiju, challenging her mother's protective instincts, especially when the alluring outsider, Pertti Hagert, arrives in their lives with his charms and aspirations. This intricate family dynamic and the impending influence of external relationships set the stage for conflict and development in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60287 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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