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Author
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Dilling, Lars, 1848-1887
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Translator
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Linnankoski, Johannes, 1869-1913
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Title
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Yksinkertainen kukkavihkonen
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Note
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Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Contents
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Yksinkertainen kukkavihkonen -- Satamassa -- Läpi hiedikon -- Jäätelöannos.
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Credits
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Tapio Riikonen
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Summary
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"Yksinkertainen kukkavihkonen" by Lars Dilling is a narrative woven around the world of a circus, likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily through the characterization of a circus family, especially focusing on their daughter, Paola, as she prepares for her debut performance. Themes of aspiration, family bonds, and the fleeting nature of fame are hinted at in the opening scenes, drawing readers into the vibrant yet precarious lives of circus performers. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the chaotic and lively atmosphere backstage at a circus. The Carambino family prepares for the evening's performance, particularly focusing on young Paola, who is determined to shine in front of the audience for the first time. As she takes center stage, the passage captures both the excitement of her debut and the precarity of her situation, highlighted by an accident during her act that leaves her unconscious and surrounded by concerned family members and performers. The vivid descriptions and the tension of the moment set the tone for a story that promises both artistic endeavors and the inherent dangers of the performing life. (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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Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Subject
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Short stories, Norwegian -- Translations into Finnish
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Category
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Text
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EBook-No.
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62828
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Release Date
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Aug 2, 2020
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Copyright Status
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Public domain in the USA.
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