| Author |
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
| Title |
Sadun satu : ynnä muita satuja
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1909.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Sadun satu -- Ilmapallo -- Jouluruusujen legenda -- Kertomus Jerusalemista -- Kuinka paavi pääsi niin vanhaksi -- Häämarssi -- Käräjissä -- Hopeakaivos -- Soittoniekka.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Sadun satu : ynnä muita satuja" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work weaves together various tales, with the overarching narrative focusing on a story that longs to be told and introduced to the world. This initial tale begins to take shape in the realm of Värmland, where the protagonist, a young girl, decides to step into the role of a storyteller, influenced by the rich stories that surround her life. The opening of the book sets the stage for the titular story, which expresses a yearning to emerge from obscurity and be shared beyond its homestead. Through vivid imagery and poetic prose, we are introduced to the backdrop of Mårbacka, a peaceful estate filled with history and rich storytelling tradition. The narrator reveals how a young girl, who has grown up in this nurturing environment, has developed a fascination with the stories around her but initially lacks the confidence or vision to begin sharing them. The narrative hints at her eventual journey, as she grapples with self-doubt and the quest for recognition, ultimately finding inspiration to become the storyteller she feels destined to be. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish literature -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71366 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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