| Author |
Roos, Mathilda, 1852-1908 |
| Translator |
Alopaeus, H. |
| Title |
Kevät-ajoilta
Kuvaelmia lasten maailmasta
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| Contents |
Pieni epäilijä -- Rakkauden salaisuus -- Kaikista hupaisinta -- "Isä meidän" -- Kaikkein rakkahinta -- Joulu.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kevät-ajoilta" by Mathilda Roos is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. This work explores the innocence and imagination of childhood, often through the experiences and adventures of young characters such as Bertil and Liisa, who create their own worlds filled with games, companionship, and moral lessons. The stories likely evoke themes of faith, familial love, and the beauty of the natural world, making it appealing for readers interested in heartfelt tales of childhood. The beginning of the story introduces us to Bertil, a seven-year-old orphan living with his uncle and aunt after his mother's death. On a gloomy day, while facing the disappointment of not being able to use his new sled due to bad weather, he grapples with his feelings of sadness and doubt. His cousin Liisa attempts to engage him in play but faces rejection as Bertil expresses his frustration with the weather and doubts about prayer. As they discuss faith and prayer, Bertil is both challenged and intrigued by the notion that believing is a condition for receiving what he asks for from God, leading to his personal struggle with faith and longing for happiness amid challenging circumstances. This opening establishes a poignant exploration of childhood emotions and the search for meaning and connection. (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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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38924 |
| Release Date |
Feb 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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