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Title: Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma

Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Peukalopoika -- Äitiään tyhmempää hakemassa -- Tosi ja vale -- Uuninperäinen -- Paholainen ja jäniksenpyytäjä -- Löydetty aarre -- Tietäjäukko -- Rannalla kylpevä neito -- Köyhä mies ja pakkanen -- Lentävä poika -- Maailman-lopun ihmiset -- Väkevä Matti -- Valkeuden maa -- Seppä ja paholainen -- Armelias pohatta -- Savipoika -- Silkkinen lammas -- Erakko ja kyntömies -- Loihtija ja hänen kasvattinsa -- Tämmöinen -- Paholaisen pelastaja -- Pietari ja Paavali pajassa -- Hengen antaminen toisen edestä -- Lintujen kielen taitaja -- Täin nahka -- Sohvi ja Aapeli.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma" by Jalmari Finne is a collection of Finnish folk tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together various traditional narratives exploring themes of wit, cleverness, and the triumph of the underdog, often personified through characters like the mischievous "Peukalopoika" (Thumb Boy) and other engaging protagonists. The tales are imbued with cultural significance, aiming to preserve and celebrate Finnish folklore. The opening of the collection introduces us to the tale of "Peukalopoika," where a man accidentally cuts off his thumb while chopping wood. This leads to the fantastical birth of Peukalopoika, a remarkably clever little boy made from the severed thumb. Eager to assist his father, he embarks on various adventures, showcasing his intelligence and resourcefulness that often outsmart adults, including a local priest. As the story unfolds, Peukalopoika engages in humorous challenges, saving his family from misfortune and ultimately enriching their lives through his clever interventions. This whimsical beginning sets the tone for the collection, promising a delightful exploration of creativity, humor, and moral lessons through traditional storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938

EBook No.: 60628

Published: Nov 4, 2019

Downloads: 66

Language: Finnish

Subject: Fairy tales -- Finland

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma

Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Peukalopoika -- Äitiään tyhmempää hakemassa -- Tosi ja vale -- Uuninperäinen -- Paholainen ja jäniksenpyytäjä -- Löydetty aarre -- Tietäjäukko -- Rannalla kylpevä neito -- Köyhä mies ja pakkanen -- Lentävä poika -- Maailman-lopun ihmiset -- Väkevä Matti -- Valkeuden maa -- Seppä ja paholainen -- Armelias pohatta -- Savipoika -- Silkkinen lammas -- Erakko ja kyntömies -- Loihtija ja hänen kasvattinsa -- Tämmöinen -- Paholaisen pelastaja -- Pietari ja Paavali pajassa -- Hengen antaminen toisen edestä -- Lintujen kielen taitaja -- Täin nahka -- Sohvi ja Aapeli.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma" by Jalmari Finne is a collection of Finnish folk tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together various traditional narratives exploring themes of wit, cleverness, and the triumph of the underdog, often personified through characters like the mischievous "Peukalopoika" (Thumb Boy) and other engaging protagonists. The tales are imbued with cultural significance, aiming to preserve and celebrate Finnish folklore. The opening of the collection introduces us to the tale of "Peukalopoika," where a man accidentally cuts off his thumb while chopping wood. This leads to the fantastical birth of Peukalopoika, a remarkably clever little boy made from the severed thumb. Eager to assist his father, he embarks on various adventures, showcasing his intelligence and resourcefulness that often outsmart adults, including a local priest. As the story unfolds, Peukalopoika engages in humorous challenges, saving his family from misfortune and ultimately enriching their lives through his clever interventions. This whimsical beginning sets the tone for the collection, promising a delightful exploration of creativity, humor, and moral lessons through traditional storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938

EBook No.: 60628

Published: Nov 4, 2019

Downloads: 66

Language: Finnish

Subject: Fairy tales -- Finland

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.