| Author |
Kaste, Anni, 1876-1961 |
| Title |
Marraskuun ilta : Novelleja
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| Original Publication |
Helsinki: Otava, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Valekuollut -- Pelastus -- Runoilija -- Kissat -- Pohjavirtoja -- Eläke -- Kun onni murtuu -- Karkuri.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Marraskuun ilta: Novelleja" by Anni Kaste is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of loss and family dynamics, with its characters navigating the emotional complexities of relationships and grief, as exemplified in the opening story involving a family confronting the death of a mother. The narrative illustrates the impact of her absence on the father and their children, as they struggle to comprehend their loss while grappling with their own memories and connections to her. The opening of the book introduces a scene filled with anticipation and subsequent devastation. Upon returning home, a father is met with joyful cries from his children, only to reveal to them the heartbreaking news that their mother has died. As the family grapples with the overwhelming emotions of grief and confusion, the children's innocence shines through their desperate questions and hopes, with one child even clinging to the notion that their mother might be "valekuollut" (not truly dead). This poignant narrative sets the stage for the exploration of human emotions, as the characters navigate despair and longing in the face of profound loss, capturing the essence of familial love and vulnerability. (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 |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72832 |
| Release Date |
Jan 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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