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Title: Kun isoja herroja kulki Heinärannan kautta : Kyläkertomus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1913.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kun isoja herroja kulki Heinärannan kautta: Kyläkertomus" by Väinö Kataja is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the village of Heinäranta, centering around the character P. A. Horslunti, who is a disgraced lawyer seeking redemption and revenge against those who have wronged him. As the village prepares for the visit of the General Governor of Finland, tensions rise, and Horslunti devises plots against his adversaries, reflecting the dynamics of power and ambition in a rural setting. The beginning of the book introduces Horslunti as he grapples with his recent failures and contemplates a vengeful plan to regain his status. After hearing news about the General Governor’s impending visit, which invigorates him, he becomes consumed by thoughts of retaliation against those who had previously dismissed him. His interactions with other villagers hint at a competitive atmosphere fraught with political maneuvering, as multiple characters aim to curry favor with the Governor. As the narrative progresses, the implications of Horslunti’s scheming and the villagers’ collective aspirations toward the Governor's attention set the stage for potential conflicts and dramatic revelations in Heinäranta. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
EBook No.: 74611
Published: Oct 20, 2024
Downloads: 87
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.
Title: Kun isoja herroja kulki Heinärannan kautta : Kyläkertomus
Original Publication: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1913.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kun isoja herroja kulki Heinärannan kautta: Kyläkertomus" by Väinö Kataja is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the village of Heinäranta, centering around the character P. A. Horslunti, who is a disgraced lawyer seeking redemption and revenge against those who have wronged him. As the village prepares for the visit of the General Governor of Finland, tensions rise, and Horslunti devises plots against his adversaries, reflecting the dynamics of power and ambition in a rural setting. The beginning of the book introduces Horslunti as he grapples with his recent failures and contemplates a vengeful plan to regain his status. After hearing news about the General Governor’s impending visit, which invigorates him, he becomes consumed by thoughts of retaliation against those who had previously dismissed him. His interactions with other villagers hint at a competitive atmosphere fraught with political maneuvering, as multiple characters aim to curry favor with the Governor. As the narrative progresses, the implications of Horslunti’s scheming and the villagers’ collective aspirations toward the Governor's attention set the stage for potential conflicts and dramatic revelations in Heinäranta. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
EBook No.: 74611
Published: Oct 20, 2024
Downloads: 87
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.