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Title: Kertomuksia
Contents: Tarina nenäliinasta -- Fairbrookin kapakoitsija -- Odotushuoneessa -- Cedergren pitää illallisen tänään -- Kolho -- Toivomus -- Rautatievaunussa -- Kolme -- Ludde -- Eri haaroilta: I. Toripäivän jälkeen. II. Ramlösasta. III. Nummella. IV. Malmö'stä. V. Väentuvassa -- Höytytuhkaa -- Elämään kyllästynyt -- Pimeästä -- Tanssijaisdaamin elämäkerta.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kertomuksia" by Victoria Benedictsson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features various narratives that delve into the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes such as social status, relationships, and the nuances of human behavior. Through relatable characters and their interactions, the collection paints a vivid picture of life during this period. The opening of the book introduces readers to a social gathering among gentlemen discussing local news and political matters, seamlessly transitioning to a tale about a man named Per and his tärkätty (starched) handkerchief. As they laugh over the anecdotes, the narrative shifts focus to the often-overlooked presence of Per's wife, revealing her life of silent devotion and diligence. The text subtly challenges societal norms, suggesting a deeper commentary on the roles of women and the sacrifices they make in the shadows of their husbands. The opening sets the stage for a series of stories that will likely delve into the complexities of life and the societal expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888
EBook No.: 39697
Published: May 14, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kertomuksia
Contents: Tarina nenäliinasta -- Fairbrookin kapakoitsija -- Odotushuoneessa -- Cedergren pitää illallisen tänään -- Kolho -- Toivomus -- Rautatievaunussa -- Kolme -- Ludde -- Eri haaroilta: I. Toripäivän jälkeen. II. Ramlösasta. III. Nummella. IV. Malmö'stä. V. Väentuvassa -- Höytytuhkaa -- Elämään kyllästynyt -- Pimeästä -- Tanssijaisdaamin elämäkerta.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kertomuksia" by Victoria Benedictsson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features various narratives that delve into the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes such as social status, relationships, and the nuances of human behavior. Through relatable characters and their interactions, the collection paints a vivid picture of life during this period. The opening of the book introduces readers to a social gathering among gentlemen discussing local news and political matters, seamlessly transitioning to a tale about a man named Per and his tärkätty (starched) handkerchief. As they laugh over the anecdotes, the narrative shifts focus to the often-overlooked presence of Per's wife, revealing her life of silent devotion and diligence. The text subtly challenges societal norms, suggesting a deeper commentary on the roles of women and the sacrifices they make in the shadows of their husbands. The opening sets the stage for a series of stories that will likely delve into the complexities of life and the societal expectations of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888
EBook No.: 39697
Published: May 14, 2012
Downloads: 89
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.