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Title: Mainio kertomus suutarimestari Siimeon Lestin syntymästä ja sankarillisesta elämästä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tuula Temonen
Summary: "Mainio kertomus suutarimestari Siimeon Lestin syntymästä ja sankarillisesta…" by Viljo Kojo is a narrative written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This book tells the story of Siimeon Lesti, an extraordinary shoemaker whose life is marked by both mischief and heroism. Through whimsical poetry and colorful storytelling, it explores themes of ambition, love, and personal downfall, capturing the essence of a man's journey through life. The tale follows the life of Siimeon Lesti from his chaotic childhood filled with trouble to his apprenticeship as a shoemaker. As he matures, the narrative portrays his ambition to rise beyond the ordinary, eventually leading him to a life of fame and success. However, his struggle with the consequences of fame, particularly his tumultuous marriage to Iita, transforms his life into a series of conflicts and regrets. The story culminates in a dramatic moment by the Imatra rapids, symbolizing his ultimate confrontation with his own mistakes and the profound search for redemption. Throughout, Siimeon's character embodies the complexities of human nature, reflecting both the highs and lows of his illustrious yet fraught existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kojo, Viljo, 1891-1966
EBook No.: 72874
Published: Feb 4, 2024
Downloads: 48
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories, 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: Mainio kertomus suutarimestari Siimeon Lestin syntymästä ja sankarillisesta elämästä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1926.
Note: Reading ease score: 48.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tuula Temonen
Summary: "Mainio kertomus suutarimestari Siimeon Lestin syntymästä ja sankarillisesta…" by Viljo Kojo is a narrative written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. This book tells the story of Siimeon Lesti, an extraordinary shoemaker whose life is marked by both mischief and heroism. Through whimsical poetry and colorful storytelling, it explores themes of ambition, love, and personal downfall, capturing the essence of a man's journey through life. The tale follows the life of Siimeon Lesti from his chaotic childhood filled with trouble to his apprenticeship as a shoemaker. As he matures, the narrative portrays his ambition to rise beyond the ordinary, eventually leading him to a life of fame and success. However, his struggle with the consequences of fame, particularly his tumultuous marriage to Iita, transforms his life into a series of conflicts and regrets. The story culminates in a dramatic moment by the Imatra rapids, symbolizing his ultimate confrontation with his own mistakes and the profound search for redemption. Throughout, Siimeon's character embodies the complexities of human nature, reflecting both the highs and lows of his illustrious yet fraught existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kojo, Viljo, 1891-1966
EBook No.: 72874
Published: Feb 4, 2024
Downloads: 48
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories, 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.