Heikki Helmikangas by Eero Sissala
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"Heikki Helmikangas" by Eero Sissala is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and experiences of the main character, Heikki, as he navigates the challenges of childhood in rural Finland. Through his eyes, readers are introduced to themes of family, societal expectations, and personal growth. The opening of the novel introduces Heikki’s modest home near the banks of the Temmes River and provides insight into his
thoughts and feelings about his surroundings. Heikki contemplates his identity and place in the world, reflecting on the dynamics between his mother and a mysterious elderly woman living with them. He wrestles with the notion of being "shrunken from an old man," a metaphor that represents his insecurities and the burdens of childhood. As Heikki adjusts to his new experiences, such as wearing trousers for the first time and venturing outside to collect berries, he slowly begins to grapple with the complexities of human nature and his relationships with peers. This sets the stage for a coming-of-age story imbued with curiosity and sincerity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sissala, Eero, 1851-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | Heikki Helmikangas |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.6 (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. | 20905 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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