| Author |
Kaatra, Kössi, 1882-1928 |
| LoC No. |
24019275
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| Title |
Punaiset ja valkoiset: Kuvaus Suomen luokkasodasta
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Punaiset ja valkoiset: Kuvaus Suomen luokkasodasta" by Kössi Kaatra is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the Finnish Civil War, exploring the ideological struggles between the working class (the Reds) and the ruling class (the Whites), highlighting the lead-up to the conflict and the motivations behind it. Through a blend of narrative and analysis, it aims to document the impact of class struggles and the consequences of the war on the Finnish populace. At the start of the work, Kaatra reflects on the role of the working class and the urgency of their struggle for rights, situating the narrative against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The opening introduces characters like Hannes Haavisto, who is engaged in the ideological and physical conflict of the class war, navigating personal relationships and societal expectations while feeling compelled to join the fight for a better future. The text captures the emotions of loyalty, duty, and the tragic realities faced by individuals caught in the conflict, setting the stage for the unfolding historical events. (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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| Subject |
Finland -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1918 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48825 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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