Erämaan taistelu: Historiallinen romaani by Santeri Ivalo

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Author Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937
Title Erämaan taistelu: Historiallinen romaani
Note Reading ease score: 37.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Erämaan taistelu: Historiallinen romaani" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the lives of rural families and the conflicts they face, primarily emphasizing the struggles of the Karmala family as they wrestle with the hardships of life in the Finnish wilderness and the encroaching influence of outside forces, such as the church and neighboring clans. The opening of the story introduces us to the Karmala family, particularly the patriarch Tuomas and his two sons, Lauri and Heino. As they toil in the fields and discuss the life they lead, the reader gets a glimpse of their relationships and the expectations placed upon them, especially the contrast between the hardworking nature of the father and the more restless spirits of the sons. Tuomas embodies a strong work ethic, demanding diligence from his boys, while Heino's reluctance to embrace such labor sets up a tension that suggests future conflict. Additionally, the arrival of a bishop's entourage and the impending discussions of a great expedition hint at broader societal themes that will intertwine with the personal struggles of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 43941
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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