Onnen arkku : Tarina Halkovuorelta by Ilmari Jäämaa

"Onnen arkku: Tarina Halkovuorelta" by Ilmari Jäämaa is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story appears to center around themes of youth, adventure, and the complexities of friendships set against a backdrop of a summer camp. The main character, Mikko, is depicted as a thoughtful youth grappling with familial and societal responsibilities, particularly related to his father's mysterious loss of important documents referred to as "Onnen arkku," or "The Box of Fortune." At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a group of boys at a swimming facility, engaging in playful banter and discussing their plans for a summer camp at Halkiovuore. A sense of camaraderie is established between the characters, with the narrative highlighting their different personalities and aspirations. The focus then shifts to Mikko, who is burdened by financial struggles within his family and the weight of his father's lost scholarly work, which adds a layer of seriousness to the otherwise lighthearted adventures of youth. Mikko's determination to balance his responsibilities with his desires for friendship and adventure sets the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jäämaa, Ilmari, 1888-1934
Title Onnen arkku : Tarina Halkovuorelta
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1928.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 72593
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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