Kertomus maaseudulta by Alli Nissinen

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Author Nissinen, Alli, 1866-1926
Title Kertomus maaseudulta
Note Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kertomus maaseudulta" by Alli Nissinen is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of rural characters in Finland, particularly focusing on Risto Kölli, who returns from abroad to share his experiences and insights on work ethics, savings, and financial responsibility with his family and neighbors. The book captures the essence of rural life and the societal changes influenced by modern economic practices. At the start of the narrative, the setting is established on a summer evening in a rural Finnish village, where the mood is lively due to the successful hay harvest and the arrival of Risto Kölli from America. The community gathers, excited to hear about Risto's adventures and the lessons he's learned during his travels. As he shares his experiences, Risto emphasizes the importance of hard work and saving money, critiquing the slow work habits of his fellow villagers compared to what he's observed abroad. He discusses the potential of utilizing natural resources like berries and mushrooms for economic gain and introduces the concept of life insurance as a means of securing financial stability for families. The opening conveys a strong sense of community while addressing the need for progress in rural attitudes towards work and savings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 17586
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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