Muuan markkinamies by Juhani Aho
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"Muuan markkinamies" by Juhani Aho is a novel set in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during a bustling marketplace in Kuopio, where various characters and their lively interactions are depicted against a backdrop of songs and festivities. The main focus seems to center around an experienced song seller, Leppänen, who is a central figure at the market known for his captivating renditions. The opening of the novel introduces a vivid
scene at the marketplace, filled with the sounds of excitement, including bells, cheers, and songs. The narrator observes the dynamic environment and various vendors, highlighting the significance of Leppänen, the "viisumestari," who has a vast repertoire of songs and commands an audience at every event he attends. Tension arises when another character, a newcomer, disrupts the scene, leading to exchanges filled with witty banter, competition, and humor. The marketplace atmosphere is charged with camaraderie and rivalry, setting the tone for the interactions among the vendors and the complexities of their social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Muuan markkinamies |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.6 (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. | 13566 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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