| Author |
Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939 |
| Title |
Ristilukki: Rakkauskertomus
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ristilukki: Rakkauskertomus" by Arvi Järventaus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Juho Kostia, a theology student navigating the challenges of city life while searching for accommodation in Helsinki alongside his friend Helge Hollander. The book delves into themes of love, longing, and the contrast between urban living and the serene beauty of Lapland, Juho's homeland. At the start of the novel, Juho and Helge are seen searching for a place to live, showcasing Juho's picky yet determined nature as they evaluate potential apartments. Juho’s internal reflections reveal his romantic ideals about love, shaped by his past experiences and aspirations for a future partner. As they finally secure a modest room in a building inhabited by the Fagerholm family, Juho’s thoughts drift to the enchanting landscapes of Lapland and the promise of finding true love. His encounters with Margareeta Fagerholm and the intriguing Johanna Lang hint at a budding emotional journey, setting the stage for the developing relationships and themes of heartfelt longing that the story will explore. (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 |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61814 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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