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Lassinen, Emil
1861
1938
Kotipoluilta IV: Pieniä kertoelmia
Halla -- Kaksi markkaa -- Kesäinen kertomus -- Lompakko -- Kaksi hääiltaa -- Tyhjää varjoa vain -- Surman sijoilla -- Taistelu ja voitto -- Maailmankiertäjä -- Heikkas-ukon romaani.
Tapio Riikonen
"Kotipoluilta IV: Pieniä kertoelmia" by Emil Lassinen is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of rural life, relationships, and personal growth through various characters and their experiences. The stories portray the lives of individuals dealing with struggles related to love, family, and social expectations in a Finnish context. The opening of the collection introduces Esteri, a young girl marked by her cheerful demeanor but faced with the impending responsibilities of adulthood. As her family contemplates handing over the management of the family farm to her brother, Esteri grapples with feelings of insecurity and apprehension about her future. The narrative follows her personal evolution from a seemingly carefree youth to a more complex character navigating familial tensions and the constraints imposed by societal expectations, particularly in her new role within her brother's household after his marriage. The tone reflects both the warmth of rural traditions and the trials that come with growing up, engaging readers in Esteri's journey of self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Short stories, Finnish
Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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