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Title: Valkea kansa
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1918.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Valkea kansa" by Ilma Virtala is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the themes of war and national identity during the turbulent times of Finnish civil strife. The narrative primarily follows the character of Lieutenant Jouko Toivonen as he navigates the challenges posed by warfare, personal loss, and the bonds formed among soldiers. At the start of "Valkea kansa," we are introduced to a quiet, intense moment as Jouko Toivonen, a jaeger lieutenant, reflects on the tension and responsibilities of the impending conflict. Surrounded by his troops on a snowy night, he contemplates the memories of his late sister while preparing for a military mission. As they encounter a group of enemy soldiers, tensions rise, leading to confrontations that blur personal emotions with the harsh realities of war. This opening sets the stage for a story that intertwines personal grief with the broader struggles of a nation in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Virtala, Ilma, 1886-1931
EBook No.: 73482
Published: Apr 27, 2024
Downloads: 132
Language: Finnish
Subject: War stories
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.
Title: Valkea kansa
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1918.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Valkea kansa" by Ilma Virtala is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the themes of war and national identity during the turbulent times of Finnish civil strife. The narrative primarily follows the character of Lieutenant Jouko Toivonen as he navigates the challenges posed by warfare, personal loss, and the bonds formed among soldiers. At the start of "Valkea kansa," we are introduced to a quiet, intense moment as Jouko Toivonen, a jaeger lieutenant, reflects on the tension and responsibilities of the impending conflict. Surrounded by his troops on a snowy night, he contemplates the memories of his late sister while preparing for a military mission. As they encounter a group of enemy soldiers, tensions rise, leading to confrontations that blur personal emotions with the harsh realities of war. This opening sets the stage for a story that intertwines personal grief with the broader struggles of a nation in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Virtala, Ilma, 1886-1931
EBook No.: 73482
Published: Apr 27, 2024
Downloads: 132
Language: Finnish
Subject: War stories
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.