| Author |
Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
| Title |
Reservikasarmista: Muistoja sotamiesajoiltani
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Reservikasarmista: Muistoja sotamiesajoiltani" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides a nostalgic reflection on the experiences and thoughts of reservists during their military service. The narrative explores the challenges, mundane routines, and emotional struggles faced by the soldiers, painting a vivid picture of their shared experiences. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the discomfort and tedium of military training under the scorching sun, contrasting it with memories of freedom and leisure that they had to sacrifice. As the soldiers adjust to life in the barracks, feelings of loss of individuality and personal autonomy emerge. The opening also introduces various characters, including the strict but insecure squad leader Makkonen and several fellow soldiers like Kostamo, Tikka, Kaipio, and Iskos-Paavo, each representing diverse aspects of military camaraderie and struggle in the face of a rigid military system. The narrator invites readers to reminisce about their time in the barracks and evokes a sense of both humor and melancholy about the vitality of shared experiences within this challenging environment. (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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| LoC Class |
U: Military science
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| Subject |
Armed Forces -- Military life
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| Subject |
Finland. Maavoimat -- Military life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65611 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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