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Author
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Hemmo, Kaarlo, 1858-1940
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Title
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Kurjuksen kulukusta pelastunna: Entisestään vähissä meärin loajennettu murrejuttu
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Note
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Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits
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Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Kurjuksen kulukusta pelastunna: Entisestään vähissä meärin loajennettu" by Kaarlo Hemmo is a narrative story written in the early 20th century. The book explores ancient beliefs from the Savonian people regarding a mythological ocean whirlpool, illustrating how these beliefs have persisted over time. The tale is told through the eyes of a boy learning the craft of shoemaking from his father, entwining personal growth with cultural lore. The opening of the story introduces us to Joakko, a young boy who is being trained as a shoemaker by his father. It paints a picture of a traditional upbringing where Joakko is often reprimanded for not being studious enough, as he prefers crafting shoes to reading. As Joakko’s identity begins to form, so do his dreams of exploring the wider world beyond his father's shop. These thoughts of adventure and escape from the confines of his rural life set the stage for his eventual journey, which promises further growth and fulfillment of his aspirations. (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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Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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61838
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Release Date
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Apr 15, 2020
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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