Author |
Mörne, Arvid, 1876-1946 |
Title |
Alexis Kivi och hans roman "Seitsemän veljestä"
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Original Publication |
Finland: AB Ateneum, 1911.
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Credits |
Jari Koivisto
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Summary |
"Alexis Kivi och hans roman 'Seitsemän veljestä'" by Arvid Mörne is a scholarly study written in the early 20th century. The work critically examines the significant Finnish novel "Seitsemän veljestä," providing an analysis of its themes, characters, and stylistic elements, while also offering insights into the life of its author, Alexis Kivi. The study serves to enrich readers' understanding of Kivi's contribution to Finnish literature and the cultural context surrounding his work. The opening of the text introduces Alexis Kivi's life, detailing his early years in a rural Finnish village and his struggles with education and poverty. It highlights his passion for nature and literature, illustrating how these influences shaped his later writing. Mörne outlines Kivi's challenges in gaining recognition and financial stability as a writer, setting the stage for his major work, "Seitsemän veljestä," which reflects the author’s rich life experiences and the broader societal themes of Finnish culture at the time. The initial chapters aim to provide context for Kivi’s literary achievements by recounting his formative experiences and the socio-cultural environment that inspired his narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Swedish |
LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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Subject |
Kivi, Aleksis, 1834-1872
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Subject |
Kivi, Aleksis, 1834-1872. Seitsemän veljestä
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71014 |
Release Date |
Jun 21, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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