| Author |
Nikkinen, Jaakko, 1884-1946 |
| Title |
Kotipellon kynnökseltä: Kertomuksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Koterossa -- Ensi taistelu -- Jekku-Kustaa -- Elämäntarina -- Muuan päivä -- Mies -- Ystäväni.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kotipellon kynnökseltä: Kertomuksia" by Jaakko Nikkinen is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of life, identity, and personal reflection, focusing on individuals who are navigating the complexities of their existence while confronting their past and societal roles. The opening of the work introduces a character who is reminiscing about his past glories and the sense of admiration he previously commanded from others. As he lies in his bed, recovering from a long illness, he grapples with feelings of loss and the fear of fading into obscurity, reflecting on how his life has revolved around the admiration of others, and how his physical ailments have stripped him of that status. The narrative intricately details his emotional turmoil and gradual acceptance of his new reality, balancing memories of joy with an understanding of his mortality and the support of those around him. (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 |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55936 |
| Release Date |
Nov 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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