| Author |
Impola, Heikki, 1887-1971 |
| Title |
Aunolan perhe : Kertomus merimiehistä ja porvareista Pohjanmaalta
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1916.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Aunolan perhe: Kertomus merimiehistä ja porvareista Pohjanmaalta" by Heikki Impola is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives and experiences of a family from Ostrobothnia, particularly focusing on the characters Jaakko and his father, Matti. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of rural life and maritime culture, exploring themes of familial duty, social expectations, and the tensions between tradition and progress. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a frigid winter morning at Hirsikankaan, where the characters are preparing to fetch a mast tree from the woods. The meticulous Matti expresses his worries about the condition of the sled, while his son Jaakko navigates the tensions of their relationship. As the men set off with their horses, conversation turns to the mast tree they aim to harvest, highlighting Matti's authoritative nature and Jaakko’s growing restlessness under his father's scrutiny. The opening sets the stage for Jaakko's internal conflicts, his admiration for a neighboring girl, Leena, and his eventual journey into the bustling town of Raahe, contrasting the quiet rural life with the excitement of commercial and maritime activities. (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 -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71265 |
| Release Date |
Jul 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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