| Author |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Title |
Putkinotko: Kuvaus laiskasta viinarokarista ja tuhmasta herrasta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Putkinotko: Kuvaus laiskasta viinarokarista ja tuhmasta herrasta" by Joel Lehtonen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around a rural setting in Finland, focusing on the struggles and life of its main character, Juutas Käkriäinen, who is portrayed as a lazy and irresponsible figure. The narrative delves into themes of poverty, family dynamics, and the stark reality of life in a harsh environment. The opening of the novel vividly paints the landscape around the character's home, detailing the beauty and harshness of the Finnish countryside, particularly near Lake Saimaa. We are introduced to the daily life at Putkinotko, where Juutas and his family reside, encompassing not only their physical surroundings but also the tensions within the family, driven by Juutas's laziness and Rosina's substantial burden of managing the household. As the story unfolds, we witness Rosina's struggles to keep the family afloat, while hints of Juutas's tendency to evade responsibilities emerge, setting the stage for conflicts and the exploration of character dynamics within their challenging rural life. (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
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39261 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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