| Author |
Välisalmi, Heikki, 1886-1947 |
| Title |
Veres vanhaa veikeämpi : Maalailuja Savon maalta
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kansanvalta, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Veres vanhaa veikeämpi: Maalailuja Savon maalta" by Heikki Välisalmi is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of a woman named Maijasstiina Poutiainen as she reflects on her past while journeying through her childhood surroundings in Savonia. The book delves into themes of rural life, nature, and the passage of time, evoking nostalgia and the simplicity of traditional Finnish culture. The opening of the narrative introduces Maijasstiina on the eve of Midsummer, as she walks along the dusty road to Sukslevä. The reader is given a glimpse into her memories as she reminisces about her youth and reflects on changes in the landscape and her life. As she passes her childhood home and observes familiar sights, her thoughts drift to past hardships, her family, and the community's traditions. The atmosphere is rich with sensory details of the Finnish countryside, setting the stage for a story that celebrates both the joys and struggles of rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73332 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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