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Title: Musta hepo: Kertova saaristolaisrunoelma

Note: Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Musta hepo: Kertova saaristolaisrunoelma" by Larin-Kyösti is a narrative poem set in the early 20th century. This work engages with themes of maritime life, local folklore, and interpersonal relationships against the backdrop of the Finnish archipelago. It features characters such as Körtsi, a fisherman, and his family, exploring their lives amid the trials and adventures of island living. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to a group of characters sailing into a new life in the Finnish archipelago. Körtsi, the main character, and his two sons, Iikka and Risto, arrive on a boat, accompanied by Matsas, an elderly local pilot. As they dock, the new arrivals face a mix of anticipation and caution from the islanders, all while reminiscing about past tribulations. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of the island's dynamics, local legends like that of the Black Horse, and the complex emotions of its inhabitants, especially concerning love and rivalry among family members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948

EBook No.: 63078

Published: Aug 30, 2020

Downloads: 35

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Musta hepo: Kertova saaristolaisrunoelma

Note: Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Musta hepo: Kertova saaristolaisrunoelma" by Larin-Kyösti is a narrative poem set in the early 20th century. This work engages with themes of maritime life, local folklore, and interpersonal relationships against the backdrop of the Finnish archipelago. It features characters such as Körtsi, a fisherman, and his family, exploring their lives amid the trials and adventures of island living. At the start of the poem, we are introduced to a group of characters sailing into a new life in the Finnish archipelago. Körtsi, the main character, and his two sons, Iikka and Risto, arrive on a boat, accompanied by Matsas, an elderly local pilot. As they dock, the new arrivals face a mix of anticipation and caution from the islanders, all while reminiscing about past tribulations. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of the island's dynamics, local legends like that of the Black Horse, and the complex emotions of its inhabitants, especially concerning love and rivalry among family members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948

EBook No.: 63078

Published: Aug 30, 2020

Downloads: 35

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish poetry -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.