Project Gutenberg 2024-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 61 Virtala, Ilma 1886 1931 Näätänen, Ilma Karoliina Naatanen, Ilma Karoliina Virtanen, Ilma Karoliina Jääkärin sisko $aJyväskylä :$bK. J. Gummerus Oy, $c1918. Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Jääkärin sisko" by Ilma Virtala is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the lives of two young girls, Sanni and Anni, as they experience the tension and excitement of their cultural environment during the Finnish War of Independence era. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, especially reflecting on the complexities of relationships with soldiers of Russia, as seen from the perspective of the protagonists. The opening of "Jääkärin sisko" introduces Sanni and Anni, who are sitting by a bridge, observing the summer solstice in Finland. As the vibrant sunset illuminates their surroundings, Sanni is enthusiastic about attending a dance that is rumored to be held by Russian soldiers, while Anni appears more reserved and pensive, struggling with her feelings about the event and the implications it carries. The girls' conversation reveals their differing personalities and ambitions, particularly Sanni's eagerness to embrace new experiences and Anni's cautious approach. Soon, they are approached by two soldiers, one of whom engages Anni’s attention, sparking a mix of excitement and anxiety within her regarding her unexpected attraction. This initial setup lays the groundwork for a story filled with youthful longing and the tension of cultural conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240420223428virtala 1918 FI Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 154457 2025-07-29T06:46:11.363675 text/html 154272 2024-12-30T08:08:59.903507 text/html 117520 2025-07-29T06:46:16.517644 application/epub+zip 119230 2025-07-29T06:46:13.105670 application/epub+zip 119230 2025-07-29T06:46:11.970679 application/epub+zip 231212 2025-07-29T06:46:18.818670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213439 2025-07-29T06:46:15.859674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129852 2025-07-29T06:46:10.965669 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 110129 2024-05-01T14:35:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15756 2025-07-29T06:46:18.959633 application/rdf+xml 11163 2025-07-29T06:46:12.539795 image/jpeg 3060 2025-07-29T06:46:12.227690 image/jpeg 116259 2025-07-29T06:46:11.377668 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