Esko Virtalan esittämiä kertomuksia by Edvin Calamnius

"Esko Virtalan esittämiä kertomuksia" by Edvin Calamnius is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into village life in Finland, focusing on various characters and their interactions in rural settings, likely portraying societal norms and traditions of the era. With a vivid portrayal of community gatherings and local traditions, it brings forth the rich tapestry of rural Finnish life during that time. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a lively autumn evening at Lehtovaaran farm, where residents have gathered for a kinkerijuhla (a confirmation celebration). The narrative unfolds with the bustling activity of the inhabitants as they prepare for the arrival of the pastor and his entourage, with a focus on the anticipation surrounding the festivities. Characters such as Lehtolainen and various villagers are depicted, engaging in light-hearted conversations about the event, their daily lives, and the preparations being made for the evening's gathering, setting a warm and communal tone for the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Calamnius, Edvin, 1864-1927
Title Esko Virtalan esittämiä kertomuksia
Contents Kinkeritalossa -- Ulosotto -- Kylän mahtavin -- Kesäilta -- Kuulutuksen otossa käynti -- Vanhan kansan mies.
Credits E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 58742
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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