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Calamnius, Edvin
1864
1927
Waltala, Esko
Virtala, Esko
Kovalle ottaa
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
"Kovalle ottaa" by Edvin Calamnius is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores rural life and the struggles of a Finnish family, centered around the character Jaakko, who grapples with learning and the expectations placed upon him by his parents, Perttu and Liisa. The themes of familial duty, education, and the passage of time suggest a deep engagement with the societal norms of the period. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Kumpulanjärvi, where the family experiences a serene summer day while fishing and discussing their daily lives. Perttu, Liisa, and their son Jaakko are in a boat preparing to drop fishing nets. As they interact, concerns arise about Jaakko's lack of interest in learning and his apparent disconnection from the activities around him. The vivid descriptions of the landscape and their conversations highlight the simplicity of rural life, the dynamics of family relationships, and set the tone for Jaakko's coming-of-age journey amid parental expectations and the challenges of adult responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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