Project Gutenberg 2024-09-26 Public domain in the USA. 111 Larin-Kyösti 1873 1948 Kyösti, Larin Larsson, Karl Gustaf Larson, Karl Gustaf Larin-Kyosti Larson, Gösta Larson, Gosta Larson, Kaarlo Kyösti Larson, Kyösti Katupeilin kuvia : $b Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia $aHämeenlinna :$bArvi A. Karisto, $c1910. Runolaulaja -- Sillanlakaisijat -- Syytinkivaarin joulusahti -- Äiti ja poika -- Iloisia opinnoita -- Kirjailija -- Turhaa peliä -- Sortunut ääni -- Viinuri -- Kaksi hautajaista -- Rappiolla -- Katupeilin kuvia. Johanna Kankaanpää and Tapio Riikonen "Katupeilin kuvia: Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia" by Larin-Kyösti is a collection of narratives and descriptions written in the early 20th century. This work seems to explore various aspects of rural Finnish life and human experiences, featuring a range of characters that encapsulate the struggles and joys of everyday existence. The themes are likely reflective of the social dynamics, traditions, and folk culture of the time. The opening of the book introduces us to a runolaulaja, a traditional singer of Finnish folk poetry, who lives a solitary life in a dilapidated cabin. The scene is set during Midsummer, evoking a vivid image of youth celebrating summer by swimming in nearby lakes. As young men and women visit the poet, we witness a poignant moment where the poet, despite his frail elderly form, is coaxed into singing. His voice, tinged with nostalgia, conjures images of Finnish heroes and ancient legends, bridging the past with the present in a magical way. This initial encounter sets the tone for the exploration of themes such as memory, the passage of time, and the fragility of life, suggesting that the collection will delve into rich and evocative stories steeped in cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240809071321larinkysti 1910 FI Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Short stories, Finnish Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text 215153 2025-06-29T10:47:06.738513 text/html 214968 2024-12-30T12:52:49.239408 text/html 165607 2025-06-29T10:47:12.719505 application/epub+zip 167753 2025-06-29T10:47:09.678551 application/epub+zip 146051 2025-06-29T10:47:08.558563 application/epub+zip 325812 2025-06-29T10:47:15.072508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 308922 2025-06-29T10:47:12.033545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197050 2025-06-29T10:47:06.461575 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177289 2024-09-26T14:57:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16702 2025-06-29T10:47:15.198503 application/rdf+xml 15852 2025-06-29T10:47:09.056533 image/jpeg 3818 2025-06-29T10:47:08.809514 image/jpeg 168955 2025-06-29T10:47:06.756581 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 en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia