Elämän vaihteessa: Kertomus by Maiju Lassila

"Elämän vaihteessa: Kertomus" by Maiju Lassila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the childhood of Juko Pynninen, a three-year-old boy who is adored by his mother but faces the challenges of growing up. The narrative dives into the complexities of childhood dynamics, sibling rivalry, and the transition from infancy to a more independent phase of life. The beginning of the story introduces Juko, a plump, strong-willed child who has recently been weaned from his mother's breast while navigating new emotions and interactions with his siblings, particularly his older brother, Kepu. As Juko grapples with his independence and struggles with feelings of jealousy and frustration, the text vividly depicts the nuances of familial love and rivalry. With a playful yet poignant tone, Lassila paints a portrait of childhood as a critical life stage filled with conflicts, emotional turmoil, and the urge for acknowledgment and affection from parents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918
Title Elämän vaihteessa: Kertomus
Credits Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 48873
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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