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Author
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Hallström, Per, 1866-1960
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Translator
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Karilas, Siiri
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Title
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Kirsti y.m. kertomuksia
Kokoelmasta "De fyra elementerna"
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Note
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Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Contents
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Kirsti -- Minia -- Laodamia -- Härkä.
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Credits
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Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Kirsti y.m. kertomuksia" by Per Hallström is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore themes of youth, family dynamics, and personal growth, primarily centered around the character Kirsti, a fifteen-year-old girl navigating her childhood and the complexities of approaching adulthood. The opening of the text introduces a vibrant scene where Kirsti engages with her brothers and the world around her while feeling the weight of expectations and societal norms. As they hear the sound of the mailman arriving, the children are compelled to maintain composure in their sitting room, despite their natural inclination to rush to the window. Kirsti reflects on her experiences, displaying a longing for excitement and freedom against the backdrop of her family life. The passage captures a moment of carefree play transformed into a deeper, introspective exploration of her relationships and emotions, particularly as she grapples with the transition from childhood to the responsibilities of growing up. (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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PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject
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Swedish drama -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject
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Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject
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Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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62733
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Release Date
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Jul 23, 2020
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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