Pikkupappilassa by Anni Swan
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About this eBook
| Author | Swan, Anni, 1875-1958 |
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| Title | Pikkupappilassa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Pikkupappilassa" by Anni Swan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in a rural Finnish community, weaving together the lives of a new pastor and his family as they settle into their new home, Pikkupappila. The narrative centers around various characters, particularly the pastor's wife, Anna, and their children, as they navigate the challenges of adapting to their new environment and their family dynamics amidst past connections and community relationships. The opening of the novel introduces the character of Mrs. Harjula, who is driving along a snowy road and deep in thought about the local agricultural state. Along her journey, she encounters Mrs. Hilda Hanén. Their conversation reveals that a new pastor and his family are arriving at Pikkupappila, eliciting mixed feelings from the townsfolk due to past ties with the previous clergy. As the train arrives, we see a poignant moment between Anna and members of the community who welcome her, hinting at the history and connections that will influence their new life. The dynamic between the children, especially the lively Ulla, and the adjustments they face brings further depth as they express excitement and nervousness about their new home. The narrative sets a rich scene for exploring themes of belonging, community, and familial relationships against a backdrop of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61648 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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