Project Gutenberg 2019-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 56 Finne, Jalmari 1874 1938 Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma Peukalopoika -- Äitiään tyhmempää hakemassa -- Tosi ja vale -- Uuninperäinen -- Paholainen ja jäniksenpyytäjä -- Löydetty aarre -- Tietäjäukko -- Rannalla kylpevä neito -- Köyhä mies ja pakkanen -- Lentävä poika -- Maailman-lopun ihmiset -- Väkevä Matti -- Valkeuden maa -- Seppä ja paholainen -- Armelias pohatta -- Savipoika -- Silkkinen lammas -- Erakko ja kyntömies -- Loihtija ja hänen kasvattinsa -- Tämmöinen -- Paholaisen pelastaja -- Pietari ja Paavali pajassa -- Hengen antaminen toisen edestä -- Lintujen kielen taitaja -- Täin nahka -- Sohvi ja Aapeli. Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen "Satujen maailma: Suomen kansan sadut I-II kokoelma" by Jalmari Finne is a collection of Finnish folk tales written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings together various traditional narratives exploring themes of wit, cleverness, and the triumph of the underdog, often personified through characters like the mischievous "Peukalopoika" (Thumb Boy) and other engaging protagonists. The tales are imbued with cultural significance, aiming to preserve and celebrate Finnish folklore. The opening of the collection introduces us to the tale of "Peukalopoika," where a man accidentally cuts off his thumb while chopping wood. This leads to the fantastical birth of Peukalopoika, a remarkably clever little boy made from the severed thumb. Eager to assist his father, he embarks on various adventures, showcasing his intelligence and resourcefulness that often outsmart adults, including a local priest. As the story unfolds, Peukalopoika engages in humorous challenges, saving his family from misfortune and ultimately enriching their lives through his clever interventions. This whimsical beginning sets the tone for the collection, promising a delightful exploration of creativity, humor, and moral lessons through traditional storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fi Fairy tales -- Finland PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 232088 2025-07-24T07:20:38.866193 text/html 231915 2023-09-26T06:10:56.955146 text/html 167215 2025-07-24T07:20:46.580116 application/epub+zip 168538 2025-07-24T07:20:42.563162 application/epub+zip 144104 2025-07-24T07:20:41.265128 application/epub+zip 379409 2025-07-24T07:20:49.502642 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352651 2025-07-24T07:20:45.729123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284595 2022-09-27T11:51:27.844265 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194061 2025-07-24T07:20:38.503186 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 174284 2024-10-17T14:27:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11270 2025-07-24T07:20:49.631601 application/rdf+xml 18527 2025-07-24T07:20:41.788135 image/jpeg 3891 2025-07-24T07:20:41.531133 image/jpeg 165782 2025-07-24T07:20:38.886184 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia