Alkuperäisiä kertomuksia entisiltä ajoilta I by Johannes Häyhä

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Author Häyhä, Johannes, 1839-1913
Title Alkuperäisiä kertomuksia entisiltä ajoilta I
Contents Rohvessyöri -- Kupernyöri -- Lautamies -- Turha pelko -- Herrasmies -- Uskollinen kuolemaan asti -- Harakanvarpaat.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Alkuperäisiä kertomuksia entisiltä ajoilta I" by Johannes Häyhä is a collection of original stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of cultural history and folklore, featuring various characters and their interactions in rural Finnish society. Through storytelling, it captures the essence of traditional life and the societal norms of the time. The opening of the narrative introduces a character named evestiluutnantti Rafael Tavast, who has recently purchased an estate and is determined to improve the lives of his serfs at Ilmeilä. As he implements changes, such as encouraging education and promoting hard work, the local community begins to prosper. However, rumors of a visit from a high-status resident known as the "rohvessyöri" (professor) create a sense of anxiety among the serfs, who fear potential punishment for their past behavior. The tone showcases a blend of humor and societal critique, providing readers with a glimpse of early 20th century Finnish life and the conflicts arising from changing social dynamics. (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
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EBook-No. 58389
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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