Ihmiskohtalo : Kuvaus tilattoman elämästä by Väinö Kataja
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About this eBook
| Author | Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
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| Title | Ihmiskohtalo : Kuvaus tilattoman elämästä |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Ihmiskohtalo : Kuvaus tilattoman elämästä" by Väinö Kataja is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story provides a poignant exploration of the lives of rural laborers, focusing particularly on the struggles and emotional landscape of the protagonist, Samuli Koski. It keenly depicts the physical and psychological toll of hard labor and the aspirations and disappointments experienced by those living on the margins of society. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a serene summer evening where various characters have just completed a day of strenuous work in the fields. Samuli, the main character, emerges as a weary torppari (tenant farmer) who reflects on his health issues and the burden of unfulfilled dreams, notably regarding his inability to secure a better life for his family. The opening sets a reflective tone, highlighting themes of labor, aging, and the quest for dignity amidst a backdrop of changing societal norms and personal tragedies, all while grounding the characters in the rich details of their rural environment. As Samuli grapples with his pains and memories, particularly those of his youth and aspirations for a different future, readers are drawn into a compelling exploration of human existence and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72663 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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