| Author |
Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Title |
Rakastunut rampa eli Sakris Kukkelman, köyhä polseviikki
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Rakastunut rampa eli Sakris Kukkelman, köyhä polseviikki" by Joel Lehtonen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Sakris Kukkelman, a physically disabled and impoverished man navigating life with a hump on his back. Through his experiences, the book poignantly explores themes of social injustice, personal struggle, and the longing for love, set against the backdrop of a post-war society grappling with chaos and upheaval. The opening of the novel presents a vivid description of Sakris as he laboriously makes his way along a misty road to his village, Krokelby. As he moves, his awkward gait and physical struggles shape our perception of him as both vulnerable and resilient. The narrative intricately details Sakris's surroundings, reflecting a cold, harsh world that mirrors his internal struggles with poverty and the impact of a recent war. As he interacts with the environment and contemplates his life, the reader is drawn into his thoughts about his physical condition, societal expectations, and the emotional weight of his past. His longing for meaningful connections—particularly love—is also hinted at, setting a tone of yearning that permeates the narrative. (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 |
Finnish fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15314 |
| Release Date |
Mar 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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