Omatunto: Saaristokertomus by Juhani Aho
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About this eBook
| Author | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
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| Title | Omatunto: Saaristokertomus |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "Omatunto: Saaristokertomus" by Juhani Aho is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in a coastal community, focusing on the lives of islanders and their interactions with the sea, reflecting on themes of change and nostalgia as the characters reminisce about more prosperous times when the sea provided bountiful resources. Central characters emerge, including an old man who reminisces about the past, his family members, and a visiting merchant, who together embody the struggles of the fishing community adapting to modern realities. The opening of "Omatunto" introduces a lively conversation among the island's inhabitants as they gather during a stormy day, talking about their past experiences with the sea and the changes they have witnessed. An old man, embodying a mix of humor and melancholy, recounts the better days when shipwrecks brought fortunes to the shores. The dialogue reveals the community's longing for the return of these opportunities amidst a backdrop of modernity that has rendered their way of life more challenging. As the storm intensifies, the tension between hope and despair is palpable, with hints of desire for a miraculous return of the sea's bounty, showcasing the deep connection between the characters and their maritime environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8494 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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