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Title: "Riennon" toimitus : Piirteitä Kolkkalan kaupungin sivistyshistoriasta

Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1914.

Note: Reading ease score: 30.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Riennon" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a satirical account of life in a small Finnish town during the early 20th century, likely written in the early 1910s. This work delves into the daily workings of a local newspaper called "Riento," exploring the challenges and humorous misadventures of its staff as they try to produce content and keep the paper afloat. The narrative highlights themes such as the struggle for survival in journalism, social commentary, and the quirks of small-town life, interspersed with moments of comedy. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the background of Juho Alarik Räisänen, who has recently taken on the role of a reporter for the local newspaper. As he settles into his new position, he describes the chaotic environment of the office, where outdated equipment and a lack of resources create challenges for producing the paper. Alongside this, the text introduces various characters, including the absent-minded editor Silander and the quirky staff, all contributing to the colorful tableau of life in Kolkkala. The opening segment sets the tone for a humorous exploration of the trials faced by a small-town newspaper, while showcasing the author's keen observational humor and insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922

EBook No.: 72587

Published: Jan 2, 2024

Downloads: 84

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: "Riennon" toimitus : Piirteitä Kolkkalan kaupungin sivistyshistoriasta

Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1914.

Note: Reading ease score: 30.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Riennon" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a satirical account of life in a small Finnish town during the early 20th century, likely written in the early 1910s. This work delves into the daily workings of a local newspaper called "Riento," exploring the challenges and humorous misadventures of its staff as they try to produce content and keep the paper afloat. The narrative highlights themes such as the struggle for survival in journalism, social commentary, and the quirks of small-town life, interspersed with moments of comedy. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the background of Juho Alarik Räisänen, who has recently taken on the role of a reporter for the local newspaper. As he settles into his new position, he describes the chaotic environment of the office, where outdated equipment and a lack of resources create challenges for producing the paper. Alongside this, the text introduces various characters, including the absent-minded editor Silander and the quirky staff, all contributing to the colorful tableau of life in Kolkkala. The opening segment sets the tone for a humorous exploration of the trials faced by a small-town newspaper, while showcasing the author's keen observational humor and insight into the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922

EBook No.: 72587

Published: Jan 2, 2024

Downloads: 84

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.