Kulmuja 1 : Kuvia elämän varrelta by Väinö Kataja
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Author | Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
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Title | Kulmuja 1 : Kuvia elämän varrelta |
Contents | Ystäväni lukija! -- Minun onneni -- Kaksi pimeää -- Kettu-Heikin saunassa -- Katajainen kumppanini -- Keväinen kaiholani -- Takaisin Pohjolaan -- Vuosisadan viimeisenä yönä -- Kun Mutkan Mooses vaihtoi Laukkinsa -- Yötä Imatralla -- Kesää odotellessa -- Kullan koti -- Vuoroin vieraissa -- Välimaan vaarin sukkeluus -- Kenen "merkit" parhaat -- Ensi kelillä -- Orpo lempeni -- Nuoruuteni -- Hautani. |
Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
Summary | "Kulmuja 1: Kuvia elämän varrelta" by Väinö Kataja is a collection of vignettes and reflections written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of scenes and meditations drawn from the author's life experiences, notably set against the backdrop of Finnish culture and nature. Through poetic prose, Kataja invites readers into his personal musings, exploring themes of happiness, solitude, and the connection to the land. At the start of the collection, Kataja addresses the reader warmly, likening his brief reflections to the small bundles of hay that farmers gather for summer. He shares his joy in remembering moments from his life during long winter nights, crafting these "kulmut" (corners or snippets) for his own amusement, hoping to bring comfort to others. The opening pieces introduce the reader to his contemplative world, where he discusses the nature of happiness, recounts imagery of dark winter days, and reflects on the importance of solitary joys found in simple, everyday experiences. Through evocative descriptions, the reader is drawn into a meditative exploration of life's fleeting moments and the beauty found in solitude. (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 -- 20th century |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 50748 |
Release Date | Dec 23, 2015 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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