| Author |
Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 |
| Title |
Pojat asialla
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Riikka Talonpoika, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Pojat asialla" by Maiju Lassila is a childhood novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of two young boys, Otto and Esa, as they navigate their everyday lives filled with curiosity, imagination, and mischief. Set in a rural environment, the narrative highlights the innocence of childhood and the various escapades that often lead to trouble, while also depicting family dynamics and the simple struggles of life in that period. The opening of the book introduces Otto, an eight-year-old boy who is given a task by his mother to buy syrup for soup. As he leaves, he is filled with the excitement and distractions typical of childhood, including a curious encounter with a frog and the company of his friend Esa. Their conversation and antics reveal their imaginative minds, as they discuss a fearsome bull and the power of things like syrup and their imaginations. The beginning sets a tone of youthful exuberance, depicting their playful interactions while foreshadowing the eventual mishaps that seem to follow them. This opening portion effectively immerses the reader in the lighthearted yet earnest adventures of childhood, inviting readers to reflect on their own youthful experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14207 |
| Release Date |
Nov 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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