Kerkkiä : Kuvauksia ja pätkiä by Saima

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Author Saima, 1863-1931
Title Kerkkiä : Kuvauksia ja pätkiä
Original Publication Helsinki: G. W. Edlund, 1892.
Note Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Jouluiloa -- Korvessa -- Ristolan Miina -- Pollen kuolema -- Kauppalangot -- Kasvia tutkimassa -- Työtönnä -- Pieni pettymys -- Lähtiessä ja palatessa -- Yhtä paria huulet -- Täperän Heikki -- Yksistä puolin -- Hukkaan menivät humalat -- Suvi-illalla -- Junakohtaus -- Annu tuulihattu -- Pirttilän Elna -- Eräs kaupungin lapsi -- Pappilan tytöt -- Bukefalo -- Ystäväni -- Erään vanhan tytön elämänkirjasta.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kerkkiä: Kuvauksia ja pätkiä" by Saima Grönstrand is a collection of narratives and vignettes written in the 19th century. This work likely explores the nuances of everyday life and the emotional landscapes of its characters, offering a glimpse into their personal struggles and societal roles. The stories feature various characters, including a lonely clerk and encounters with individuals navigating their own complexities, set against the backdrop of Finnish cultural themes. The opening of the collection introduces several characters grappling with their emotions and circumstances. The first story sets the tone with a clerk who experiences a profound sense of loneliness as he reflects on past Christmases spent away from loved ones. His yearning for connection is palpable as he recalls lost opportunities for joy. Further sections introduce various characters, such as Miina, who faces societal judgment and personal struggles, highlighting themes of unfulfilled hopes and interpersonal connections. The vignettes range from moments of introspection to interactions that reveal deeper societal issues, illustrating the intricate tapestry of life during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 71460
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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