| Author |
Krohn, Julius, 1835-1888 |
| Title |
Kuun tarinoita
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kuun tarinoita" by Julius Krohn is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book consists of enchanting narratives recounted by the moon, exploring themes of hope, love, and the human experience across various characters and settings. As the moon shares its observations, readers are invited into the lives of those it encounters, revealing the richness of Finnish folklore and culture. The beginning of the book introduces the moon as a storyteller, reflecting on its longing to share tales that have remained untold in the Finnish language. The moon expresses its desire to narrate the experiences it has witnessed across different lands and times. As the moon recounts the journey of a ship filled with hopeful passengers heading to America, a sense of anticipation and aspiration permeates the air. The narrative unfolds with interspersed vignettes of joy and despair, depicting the lives of individuals seeking better fortunes while facing life’s unpredictable storms, thus setting the tone for the rich storytelling that follows throughout the text. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42470 |
| Release Date |
Apr 6, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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