| Author |
Arima, Onni W. (Onni Wilhelm), 1865-1910 |
| Title |
Vanhanpojan huomioita
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kansa, 1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Kun Heikki Heinonen oli v.t. -- Vapunpäivänä -- Urheilua -- »Vahti» -- »Kesälaitumella» -- Susi lammasten vaatteissa -- Mätäkuulla -- Erehdys -- Arvostelu -- Ensimmäinen laukaukseni -- Sedän vierailu.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Vanhanpojan huomioita" by Onni W. Arima is a fictional narrative written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life and reflections of various characters, focusing on the experiences of Heikki Heinonen as he navigates the complexities of his new position as the acting constable in Korpela, along with his encounters with the formidable Emerentia and her mother, Eulalia. The opening of the book sets the scene in a provincial government office where tension runs high among the youthful clerks awaiting their fate regarding a temporary appointment. Heikki Heinonen, who has been secretly vying for the position, is chosen, much to the surprise and contempt of his peers. As he embarks on this new opportunity, we are introduced to the Korpela parsonage where Eulalia and her daughter Emerentia reside, revealing Eulalia's fierce determination to see her daughter married. The chapter establishes a comedic tone through the cultural dynamics and conflicts of ambition, setting the groundwork for the unfolding relationships and events in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74305 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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