Laakerinlehtiä ja lipstikkuja: Eteläpohjalaisia murrejuttuja by Jaakko Ikola
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"Laakerinlehtiä ja lipstikkuja: Eteläpohjalaisia murrejuttuja" by Jaakko Ikola is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This work showcases a variety of narratives that reflect life in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, with a focus on local dialects and humor. The stories include vibrant characters like a young assistant priest, townsfolk engaged in everyday mischief, and other humorous yet relatable scenarios depicting rural life. The opening of the book introduces the
character of a newly appointed young assistant priest who is somewhat overwhelmed by the responsibilities of his position and the presence of the vicar's daughter. As they converse, he struggles with feelings of shyness and uncertainty, especially when she suggests attending a dance that evening. The scene is both comedic and relatable, as the priest's nervousness is palpable, leading to a misunderstanding that dramatically heightens the comedy of the moment. This introduction sets the tone for the stories to follow, rich in character-driven humor and regional flavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ikola, Jaakko, 1887-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Laakerinlehtiä ja lipstikkuja: Eteläpohjalaisia murrejuttuja |
| Original Publication | Finland: K. J. Gummerus Oy,1925. |
| Contents | Papinkisälli -- Hampurin pörssi -- Puupäri kuuli ääniä ylhäältä -- Laitalan Jussi -- Ilmapuntari -- Ku Isoo-Matti poksas -- Jaakoon puuronkeitto -- Suutari varaasti paakarin akan -- Housut putos tornihi -- Kissi piru -- Köpi Pöntikkää soorrethan -- Kans kansanerustaja -- Jupen joulu -- Savolaane ja pohjalaane -- Lahoonloukon moottori -- Pataljoona lähti -- Hra Tuntematoon -- Valtiopaatti v. 1920 -- Kauppaneuvos osti ilveksennahaan -- Kansakoulun jatkoluakat -- Taavetin pottu -- Myi miähensä -- Huu puri -- Karjanäyttelyssä (runo). |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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 -- 20th century |
| Subject | Dialect literature, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68244 |
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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