Kootut teokset 4: Kertomuksia ja kirjoitelmia by J. H. Erkko

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Author Erkko, J. H., 1849-1906
Title Kootut teokset 4: Kertomuksia ja kirjoitelmia
Note Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kootut teokset 4: Kertomuksia ja kirjoitelmia" by J. H. Erkko is a collection of short stories and essays likely written in the early 20th century. Through a mix of narrative styles, the work offers a vivid portrayal of Finnish life, exploring themes of identity, aspiration, and societal norms. In particular, the initial story features the character Aatami, who is depicted as an ambitious young boy with great aspirations for a life beyond his humble beginnings. The opening of the book introduces young Aatami from Koiramäki, whose remarkable memory captivates those around him. As he grows, Aatami is motivated by the idea of becoming someone of importance, spurred on by the encouraging and prophetic words of the village women. Despite facing societal limitations and personal challenges, including his struggles in school, he nurtures a dream of attending seminary, signifying his yearning for a better future. As the narrative unfolds, it captures his journey into adulthood and the challenges of balancing aspiration with reality, hinting at themes of self-discovery and struggle against social expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish essays
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EBook-No. 20316
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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