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Title: Ampiaispesä : Kyläkertomus

Original Publication: Oulu: Pohjolan Kustannus Oy, 1917.

Note: Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Ampiaispesä: Kyläkertomus" by Veikko Korhonen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely unfolds in a rural Finnish setting, exploring the dynamics of two neighboring villages, Korpijoki and Kolmo, which are separated by a river. The narrative revolves around the lives of the villagers, particularly focusing on Iisakki from Mikkola and the tensions that arise from local rivalries and conflicts over resources, as well as the budding interests of new characters like Eedla. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the scenic yet conflict-ridden environment of the villages as the landscape transitions from winter to spring. Different characters are presented, such as Iisakki, who has ambitions of unifying the rival factions within the communities but faces skepticism and resistance. The opening chapters depict the broken relationships and gossip that dominate the social interactions between the residents. Tensions escalate with disputes over fishing rights, foreshadowing deeper conflicts that may affect the community’s cohesion. As these relationships unfold, both personal and collective stakes emerge that hint at the potential for both reconciliation and further disputes as the characters navigate village life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Korhonen, Veikko, 1888-1942

EBook No.: 72357

Published: Dec 8, 2023

Downloads: 25

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish fiction -- 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: Ampiaispesä : Kyläkertomus

Original Publication: Oulu: Pohjolan Kustannus Oy, 1917.

Note: Reading ease score: 43.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Ampiaispesä: Kyläkertomus" by Veikko Korhonen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story likely unfolds in a rural Finnish setting, exploring the dynamics of two neighboring villages, Korpijoki and Kolmo, which are separated by a river. The narrative revolves around the lives of the villagers, particularly focusing on Iisakki from Mikkola and the tensions that arise from local rivalries and conflicts over resources, as well as the budding interests of new characters like Eedla. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the scenic yet conflict-ridden environment of the villages as the landscape transitions from winter to spring. Different characters are presented, such as Iisakki, who has ambitions of unifying the rival factions within the communities but faces skepticism and resistance. The opening chapters depict the broken relationships and gossip that dominate the social interactions between the residents. Tensions escalate with disputes over fishing rights, foreshadowing deeper conflicts that may affect the community’s cohesion. As these relationships unfold, both personal and collective stakes emerge that hint at the potential for both reconciliation and further disputes as the characters navigate village life's complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Korhonen, Veikko, 1888-1942

EBook No.: 72357

Published: Dec 8, 2023

Downloads: 25

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.