| Author |
Janson, Kristofer, 1841-1917 |
| Title |
Erkki ja Aino
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Erkki ja Aino" by Kristofer Janson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two main characters: Erkki, a thoughtful and solitary student, and Aino, the pastor's charming daughter. The narrative explores themes of youthful innocence, social expectations, and the quest for genuine connection amid the constraints of their environments. The opening of the novel introduces Erkki and Aino in their respective settings, showcasing Erkki as a reclusive scholar and Aino as a lively young girl full of spirit. The scene is set at a dance at the parsonage, where Aino interacts playfully with friends, while Erkki grapples with his feelings of alienation and unexpressed longing for connection. As the night unfolds, the contrast between Aino's youthful exuberance and Erkki's introspective nature is highlighted, setting the stage for deeper explorations of their lives and the world around them as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38121 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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