Viinamäen Eenokki : Kertomus by Juho Hoikkanen

"Viinamäen Eenokki: Kertomus" by Juho Hoikkanen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Eenokki, an elderly man grappling with the burdens of aging and existential reflections amidst pastoral scenes, and touches upon themes of family, tradition, and the search for meaning in life. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the tranquil yet lively setting of a rural household at dawn, where a rooster crows to awaken the inhabitants. As the day unfolds, we are introduced to various characters, including the household's master, his wife, and their daughter, Esteri, who navigates the attention of suitors while harboring feelings for a young clerk, Kustaa Tikander. Additionally, there are hints of foreboding dreams and premonitions concerning danger and loss, setting the stage for the conflicts and relationships that will define the narrative. The scene is rich with detail, establishing a vivid rural atmosphere and suggesting deeper, underlying tensions within the household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hoikkanen, Juho, 1876-1947
Title Viinamäen Eenokki : Kertomus
Original Publication Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1916.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). 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. 74114
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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