| Author |
Järvi, K. A. (Kaarlo August), 1869-1942 |
| Title |
Kuvauksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Pari päivää Strauchin perheessä -- Elsa ja hänen tyttärensä -- Lapsuuden ystävät -- Sanomalehti-puuha -- Raittiuspakotusta -- Raittiuspuuhissa -- Helmikuun ruusu -- Köyhä äiti.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kuvauksia" by K. A. Järvi is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The text introduces various characters, including the Strauch family, focusing on their interpersonal relationships, social dynamics, and various dilemmas they face. The stories reflect themes of love, societal expectations, and the struggles of family life, which are explored through the lenses of different characters in their community settings. The opening of the work sets the stage with a glimpse into an evening at the Strauch household, as the family engages in various discussions and activities. There is a sense of anticipation surrounding the arrival of Walter, the son, which stirs excitement among his family, particularly Laura. As the evening unfolds, the dynamics between the family members are highlighted, especially the budding intrigue of Johannes, who grapples with his feelings for a girl of lower social standing, while also dealing with external pressures from his family regarding social status and expectations. This beginning captures a slice of domestic life, mixing familial love with underlying tensions that hint at deeper social issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52926 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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