Novelleja II by Samuli Suomalainen
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About this eBook
| Author | Suomalainen, Samuli, 1850-1907 |
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| Title | Novelleja II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Joulu-aamuna -- Tärkeät toimet -- Kalalta -- Kosto -- Laulajaiset -- Piispan Ellu -- Kynämamseli -- Miltä näytti -- Tulipalo. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Novelleja II" by Samuli Suomalainen is a collection of fictional narratives written in the late 19th century. The book captures various stories, centering around themes of faith, community celebrations, and personal journeys, particularly focusing on life during the Christmas season in a Finnish village as well as other aspects of rural life. The opening of the collection sets a warm and reflective tone, beginning with a description of Christmas Eve, where the local community prepares for the celebrations with songs and illuminated homes despite some not remembering God. It follows the story of a young man named Lauri, who is appreciated for his upcoming sermon in the village church, signifying a communal pride and connection to faith. The narrative paints a picturesque scene of a winter night with deep quietness and depicts the emotional responses of villagers during Lauri's heartfelt sermon, revealing an intimate relationship between personal milestones, community, and spirituality. This section introduces themes of love, pride, sacrifice, and faith, providing a warm and nostalgic glimpse into the characters' lives and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20799 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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