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Author
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Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924
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Title
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Kertomuksia
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Note
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Reading ease score: 43.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Contents
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Esipuhe -- Kesämuistelmia -- Sormisuukkoset -- Petollinen turva -- Matkamuistelma -- Hörrilän Junnun ensi lukukausi -- Pappilassa -- "Pulska kapteeni" -- Jenny -- "Äyri-Hannu."
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Credits
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Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Kertomuksia" by Johan Albert Bergman is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The stories capture various slices of life, ranging from summer memories and romantic encounters to personal reflections and humor. The work seems to present a vivid portrayal of the author's experiences and observations in Finnish society, interspersed with elements of nature and everyday life. At the start of the collection, the author introduces his reflections, mentioning the recent railway developments in Finland that have influenced his thoughts. He invites readers on a picturesque journey along the Oulujoki River, describing the beauty of the natural surroundings, as well as the different rapids and lakes along the way. The writing vividly captures the essence of the landscape and hints at personal memories tied to these locations. The author’s tone is contemplative, merging personal narrative and observation, which sets the stage for the subsequent stories in the collection. (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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Short stories, Finnish
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Subject
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Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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60532
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Release Date
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Oct 20, 2019
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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