| Author |
Nordlund, Carl Ferdinand, 1820-1905 |
| Title |
Kuvaelmia menneitten aikojen eloista ja oloista
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 29.9 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Contents |
"Suomen kukko" Ruotsin pääkaupungissa -- Sihteeri Karenius ja K:ni -- Pappismies -- Koulukumppanini -- Frimansky -- Pahan hengen töitä -- Originait P:n kaupungissa -- Hääpidot sodan suussa -- Patrik Österholm, Suomen Rinaldo Rinaldini.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kuvaelmia menneitten aikojen eloista ja oloista" by Carl Ferdinand Nordlund is a collection of historical illustrations likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into various aspects of life and society in Finland during earlier times, portraying the lives of different characters, customs, and social norms of the period. Through these vivid descriptions, the book aims to provide readers with a glimpse into the cultural and social fabric of Finnish history. The opening of the book introduces the character Kustaa Kukko, a tall and robust man, engaged in maritime activities in Finland. He recounts adventures aboard his vessel "Sällan värre," providing a humorous anecdote about his miscommunications in the Swedish capital, where his struggles with the language lead to amusing misunderstandings. This sets a lighthearted tone as it portrays Kukko’s interactions with locals and his experiences of navigating the challenges of trade and maritime life during that era. Additionally, the narrative hints at broader themes of cultural exchange and the complexities faced by common folk in a changing socio-economic landscape. (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 |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63484 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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