| Author |
Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932 |
| Title |
Maa kuuluu kaikille! Matkoiltani Laukon laulumailla
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 27.5 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Maa kuuluu kaikille! Matkoiltani Laukon laulumailla" by Arvid Järnefelt is a socio-political work written in the early 20th century. The text explores the struggles of agricultural laborers in Lauko and Tottijärvi, particularly focusing on issues surrounding land ownership, poverty, and the rights of the working class against the backdrop of societal inequities. Järnefelt’s narrative dives into the lives of the oppressed, looking to highlight their plight and advocate for fundamental changes regarding land access and economic conditions. The opening of the work introduces readers to a metaphorical mountain, from which the author views societal disparities regarding wealth and poverty. As he ascends, he reflects on how the vastness of the land appears abundant and capable of supporting far more people than it currently does; however, the visible reality is starkly different, revealing that the wealth of the land is monopolized by a select few, leading to widespread inequality. The text sets the stage for discussing the collective struggles faced by farming families in the region, as they deal with the repercussions of eviction and exploitation by landowners, culminating in a collective stand against oppressive systems. (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 |
Social movements -- Finland -- History -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51283 |
| Release Date |
Feb 22, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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