Paavo Kontio by Eino Leino
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"Paavo Kontio" by Eino Leino is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. The book centers around Paavo Kontio, a once-famous lawyer who has retreated into a secluded, almost hermit-like existence after a brilliant but tumultuous political career. Over time, he has become a subject of myth and speculation as society wonders about his dramatic exit from the public eye and his current life on a farm outside
Helsinki. The opening of the novel introduces Paavo Kontio as a character plagued by restlessness and dissatisfaction. Once a prominent figure in the legal and political realms, he has chosen a life of solitude away from the bustling city. As the narrative unfolds, Kontio is depicted as engaging with his past, reflecting on his choices, and experiencing a sudden sense of foreboding. This unease culminates in a visit from an old acquaintance, Sinikka, and her companion, which ignites complex emotions in Kontio. The interactions hint at unresolved feelings from their shared history and set the stage for potential conflict and drama, establishing a rich backdrop for the evolving relationships that are sure to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Leino, Eino, 1878-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Paavo Kontio |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14336 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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