Author |
Lassinen, Emil, 1861-1938 |
Title |
Haaksirikkoisen pelastus; Äitipuolen kertomus; Kaitalan Matti; Jokapaikan Eeron Helsingin-matka
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Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Haaksirikkoisen pelastus; Äitipuolen kertomus; Kaitalan Matti; Jokapaikan Eeron Helsingin-matka" by Emil Lassinen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and interconnections of a group of university friends in Finland as they navigate their studies, friendships, and evolving relationships against a backdrop of national pride and personal aspirations. The main characters, Ilmari Aarnio and Kaarlo Hirvi, express deep affection for their homeland while forging their identities in a changing society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Ilmari and Kaarlo, who have been close friends throughout their eight years of schooling. As they celebrate their newly achieved status as university students, they share visions for their futures, which are steeped in nationalism and the beauty of their native landscapes. Their camaraderie is palpable as they discuss their homes and anticipate emotional moments related to love and relationships, particularly regarding their upcoming encounters with local girls, including Kaarlo's mentioned love, Liina. Simultaneously, hints of drama unfurl as Kaarlo grapples with the pressure of familial expectations, setting the tone for deeper explorations of responsibility and loyalty intertwined with youthful ambition and the joys of friendship. (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. |
51287 |
Release Date |
Feb 23, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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