Ryysyrannan Jooseppi : Köyhälistökuvaus Suomesta by Ilmari Kianto

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Author Kianto, Ilmari, 1874-1970
Title Ryysyrannan Jooseppi : Köyhälistökuvaus Suomesta
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1924, reprint 1956.
Note Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https: //fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryysyrannan_Jooseppi
Credits Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Ryysyrannan Jooseppi: Köyhälistökuvaus Suomesta" by Ilmari Kianto is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the struggles of the impoverished rural Finnish population, revealing their harsh living conditions and experiences through the character of Jooseppi Kenkkunen. This work examines themes of poverty, endurance, and the social dynamics within a remote village setting. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the dire circumstances of Jooseppi's family and their living conditions in Ryysyranta, characterized by overcrowding and squalor. The descriptive prose evokes vivid imagery of their dilapidated home, teeming with children and vermin, while portraying Jooseppi's introspective thoughts on life, hardships, and his family's future. Through Kaisa-Reeta, Jooseppi’s wife, we see the emotional weight of motherhood amidst their struggles, emphasizing the stark reality of poverty. The early chapters highlight both the external challenges they face and the internal conflicts that arise within a tight-knit community, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of these characters’ lives and the societal issues they endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 73881
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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