Puukkojunkkarit by Santeri Alkio
"Puukkojunkkarit" by Santeri Alkio is a realist novel written in 1894. Set in South Ostrobothnia during the mid-1800s, it explores the violent world of puukkojunkkarit—feared knife-wielding brawlers who terrorized communities. The story follows Esa Karhu, a young gang leader, and Santra Järvelä, whose choice of husband sparks brutal conflicts. As rivalries intensify and blood feuds erupt, Esa's descent from respected fighter to isolated outcast reveals the devastating consequences of a life built
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| Author | Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Puukkojunkkarit |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puukkojunkkarit_(kirja) |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13991 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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