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LoC No.: 67121744
Title: Maan hiljaiset : Romaani suurten selkosten takaa
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Maan hiljaiset: Romaani suurten selkosten takaa" by Arvi Järventaus is a novel written in the early 20th century." The story appears to be centered around the life of a young girl named Sabina, who navigates her rural environment with a sense of innocence and curiosity. The narrative immerses the reader in the Finnish countryside, capturing the essence of nature, childhood imagination, and the bittersweet feeling of homesickness as Sabina embarks on a journey to fetch the cows. "The opening of the novel introduces us to Sabina, a little girl wandering down a rural path on a quest for her family's cows." As she walks, her interaction with various elements of nature brings forth her vivid imagination, including stories of mythical figures like Riimiäijä and visions of an enchanting otherworld. Sabina’s naiveté contrasts with her underlying awareness of the dangers lurking in her surroundings, creating a tension between her adventurous spirit and the fear that comes with being lost. This exploration of her inner thoughts and the lush, dynamic setting invites readers into a world characterized by innocence, mystery, and the profound connection between a child and her environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939
EBook No.: 72947
Published: Feb 13, 2024
Downloads: 90
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 67121744
Title: Maan hiljaiset : Romaani suurten selkosten takaa
Original Publication: Porvoo: WSOY, 1925.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Maan hiljaiset: Romaani suurten selkosten takaa" by Arvi Järventaus is a novel written in the early 20th century." The story appears to be centered around the life of a young girl named Sabina, who navigates her rural environment with a sense of innocence and curiosity. The narrative immerses the reader in the Finnish countryside, capturing the essence of nature, childhood imagination, and the bittersweet feeling of homesickness as Sabina embarks on a journey to fetch the cows. "The opening of the novel introduces us to Sabina, a little girl wandering down a rural path on a quest for her family's cows." As she walks, her interaction with various elements of nature brings forth her vivid imagination, including stories of mythical figures like Riimiäijä and visions of an enchanting otherworld. Sabina’s naiveté contrasts with her underlying awareness of the dangers lurking in her surroundings, creating a tension between her adventurous spirit and the fear that comes with being lost. This exploration of her inner thoughts and the lush, dynamic setting invites readers into a world characterized by innocence, mystery, and the profound connection between a child and her environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939
EBook No.: 72947
Published: Feb 13, 2024
Downloads: 90
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.