Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia by Santeri Alkio

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Author Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930
Title Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia
Contents Koivu karjatuvalla -- Sisarukset -- Kreetaliisa ja Maijastiina -- "Kyllähän minä jo meinasin, mutta..." -- Konkurssi -- Naapurukset -- Tuttava -- Kelvottomat -- Isäntä, hevonen ja koira -- Isä on Ameriikassa -- Ennen ja nyt -- Himojensa herra -- Katovuoden kevät, kesä, syys -- Miska pantiin kansakouluun -- Painajainen.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia" by Santeri Alkio is a collection of narratives and vignettes written in the late 19th century. The anthology explores life in rural Finland, focusing on various characters and their interactions with nature and each other. Through its vivid observations, the work highlights the richness of everyday experiences and the emotional depths of common folk. The opening of the collection introduces a melancholic narrative, shifting focus to the deep connections that rural inhabitants have with their surroundings, particularly through a significant birch tree that a proud farmer adores. The tale contrasts the farmer's love for the tree with the indifference of neighbors and the encroaching authority of land surveyors, who threaten to cut it down. This imminent loss evokes profound emotions, highlighting a common man's struggle between nature’s beauty and the harsh realities imposed by progress. As the story unfolds, it sets the tone for further reflections on familial bonds and societal changes, suggesting themes of nostalgia, loss, and the simple yet profound emotional worlds of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories, Finnish
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EBook-No. 41686
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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