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Author
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Railo, Eino, 1884-1948
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Title
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Kolme miestä matkalla
Kertomus Juhanin, Tuomaan ja Simeonin pikaretkestä pyramiideille
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Note
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Reading ease score: 28.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Credits
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Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Kolme miestä matkalla" by Eino Railo is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of three friends, Juhani, Tuomas, and Simeoni, as they embark on an adventurous trip to the southern realms and the pyramids, exploring different cultures and landscapes along the way. The opening portion sets the tone for an insightful travel experience as the characters confront feelings of nostalgia, curiosity, and camaraderie. At the start of the book, the three friends prepare to leave Helsinki for their long-anticipated journey, each grappling with sentiments of longing for home and excitement for the adventures that lie ahead. Simeoni reflects on the significance of their departure, feeling a bittersweet connection to the past as he bids farewell to his family. In the train, they share observations about their fellow passengers in a lively dining car filled with diverse individuals, leading to humorous and contemplative moments that hint at the cultural interactions they will encounter throughout their travels. The narrative beautifully blends humor with introspection, setting the stage for the explorations that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language
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Finnish
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LoC Class
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PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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Subject
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Voyages and travels -- Fiction
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Subject
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Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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60400
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Release Date
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Oct 1, 2019
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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