Opettaja: Romaani by K. A. Järvi

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Author Järvi, K. A. (Kaarlo August), 1869-1942
Title Opettaja: Romaani
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Opettaja: Romaani" by K. A. Järvi is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Hannes Kauppi, a young schoolteacher who arrives in the remote region of Ylä-Karjala to educate and uplift the local population. He is motivated by a deep emotional connection to his homeland and a desire to serve and enlighten the community, which he perceives to be steeped in hardship and ignorance. The opening of the novel introduces Hannes as he arrives by steamer at his new posting, filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. He is quickly met by curious locals, highlighting his status as an outsider and a figure of interest. As he explores his surroundings, he reflects on the region's history and the various cultural influences that have shaped it—particularly the harsh realities faced by its inhabitants. Hannes's thoughts are interspersed with conversations he has with the locals, revealing a mixture of optimism and concern about the challenges of educating a population that has endured oppression and isolation. The narrative sets the stage for Hannes’s emotional journey and the difficulties he will encounter in his role as a teacher. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 60920
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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