Author |
Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875 |
Translator |
Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
Title |
Satuja ja tarinoita VIII
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Original Publication |
Finland: WSOY, 1925.
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Contents |
Virvalaiset ovat kaupungissa, sanoo rimpimuori -- Tuulimylly -- Hopeakillinki -- Börglumin piispa ja hänen sukulaisensa -- Lastenkamarissa -- Kullanmuru -- Myrsky muuttaa kilpiä -- Teekannu -- Kansanlaulun lintu -- Pienet vihreät -- Tonttu ja matami -- Pietari, Petteri ja Pekka -- Kätketty, mutta ei unohdettu -- Portinvartian poika -- Muuttopäivä -- »Kesähoukko» -- Täti -- Rupikonna.
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Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Satuja ja tarinoita VIII" by H. C. Andersen is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases a variety of whimsical and fantastical tales, reflecting Andersen's signature style, often infused with moral lessons and themes of humanity. The stories delve into the realm of the magical and the ordinary, featuring characters that grapple with complex emotions and situations. The opening of this collection introduces a man who longs for the enchanting tales that once inspired him, yet feels that they have vanished amidst the sorrow and turmoil of war. As he reminisces, he realizes that stories may merely be hiding, waiting to be discovered once again. The man embarks on a quest to find these lost tales, only to encounter a whimsical character named Rimpimuori, who teases about the elusive nature of stories and warns him about mischievous spirits. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the interplay between fantasy and reality, as well as the inherent value of storytelling in confronting life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Fairy tales
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71189 |
Release Date |
Jul 14, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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