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Title: Suomen kansan eläinkirja : Kertomus Metsolan ja Ilmolan väestä ja elämästä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1921.
Note: Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Suomen kansan eläinkirja: Kertomus Metsolan ja Ilmolan väestä ja elämästä" by Osmo Iisalo is a collection of animal tales inspired by Finnish folklore, written in the early 20th century. This work intricately weaves together stories from nature, showcasing various animals and their relationships with one another and humans. The narrative likely centers around key figures such as the clever fox (kettu), who takes on leadership but also illustrates themes of cooperation and conflict among the animal characters. At the start of the narrative, the author sets a whimsical stage where animals can speak and live harmoniously in the wilderness of Finland. The animals, facing difficulties in their natural habitat, decide to create paths for easier travel and organize a community effort, with various characters volunteering for different tasks. Amidst the discussions, the cunning fox emerges as the appointed leader, detailing the responsibilities of each animal, which sets off a cascade of actions that lead to both cooperation and potential discord among them. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of animal life and allusions to human traits, hinting at moral lessons that stem from their interactions and contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Railo, Eino, 1884-1948
EBook No.: 72937
Published: Feb 12, 2024
Downloads: 47
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: Suomen kansan eläinkirja : Kertomus Metsolan ja Ilmolan väestä ja elämästä
Original Publication: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1921.
Note: Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Suomen kansan eläinkirja: Kertomus Metsolan ja Ilmolan väestä ja elämästä" by Osmo Iisalo is a collection of animal tales inspired by Finnish folklore, written in the early 20th century. This work intricately weaves together stories from nature, showcasing various animals and their relationships with one another and humans. The narrative likely centers around key figures such as the clever fox (kettu), who takes on leadership but also illustrates themes of cooperation and conflict among the animal characters. At the start of the narrative, the author sets a whimsical stage where animals can speak and live harmoniously in the wilderness of Finland. The animals, facing difficulties in their natural habitat, decide to create paths for easier travel and organize a community effort, with various characters volunteering for different tasks. Amidst the discussions, the cunning fox emerges as the appointed leader, detailing the responsibilities of each animal, which sets off a cascade of actions that lead to both cooperation and potential discord among them. The opening establishes a rich tapestry of animal life and allusions to human traits, hinting at moral lessons that stem from their interactions and contributions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Railo, Eino, 1884-1948
EBook No.: 72937
Published: Feb 12, 2024
Downloads: 47
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.