Nya utvandrarehistorier by Konni Zilliacus
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"Nya utvandrarehistorier" by Konni Zilliacus is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the diverse experiences of emigrants, not only focusing on traditional laborers but also including various other characters who seek new beginnings in America. The stories explore themes of hardship, ambition, and the quest for a better life, featuring a cast of characters like Isak Peltonen, who navigates the challenges and opportunities that
come with relocating to a new land. The opening of the collection sets the stage for understanding the myriad motivations behind the migration experience. The narrative begins with a discussion addressing the reader directly, clarifying that "emigrants" encompass a wide range of individuals, including not only hardworking laborers but also those fleeing less admirable pasts. The first story introduces Isak Peltonen, a resourceful young man considering emigration to America for better prospects, despite his fiancée Anni’s belief that they could succeed back home. Through Isak's journey, the text highlights the challenges immigrants face upon arrival, including the struggle to find stable work and the desire for a fulfilling life intertwined with the realities of labor, societal judgment, and aspirations for family and financial success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zilliacus, Konni, 1855-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nya utvandrarehistorier |
| Contents | Några ord till läsaren -- Hvitt ljus -- Från Urskogen -- Elias Möykkäs Amerikafärd -- Huru jag blef bekant med öfverste Beckridge -- David Anttilas öde. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Finnish Americans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50223 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 285 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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