Project Gutenberg
2004-12-13
Public domain in the USA.
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Alkio, Santeri
1862
1930
Filander, Aleksander
Filander, Santeri
Paukkunen, Jussi
Heikkiläinen, Iiska
Heikkilainen, Iiska
Jaakko Jaakonpoika
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"Jaakko Jaakonpoika" by Santeri Alkio is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Jaakko Jaakonpoika, a mid-aged farmer, as he navigates the complexities of familial relationships, financial pressures, and societal expectations in rural Finland. Through his interactions with family members, friends, and other villagers, the narrative explores themes of tradition, change, and the challenges of rural life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jaakko Jaakonpoika as he is tasked with counting and managing his finances, illustrating his struggles with aging and his fading skills in handling money. A younger man observes him, adding a sense of tension and urgency to the task at hand. Jaakko's obsession with accuracy and order is highlighted, alongside his desire to maintain a connection to his deceased father's legacy. As the scene unfolds, family dynamics come into play, showcasing Jaakko's interactions with his wife and children, revealing his conservative views on life and the tensions brewing in his family, especially regarding financial expectations and changing social norms. The beginning sets the tone for the intricate emotional landscape that will likely develop as Jaakko deals with the challenges posed by his children who are influenced by contemporary ideas and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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