Iloisia juttuja IV by Kaapro Jääskeläinen
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"Iloisia juttuja IV" by Kaapro Jääskeläinen is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. This work comprises various narratives, likely reflecting the experiences and observations of Finnish emigrants and their journeys, particularly focusing on life and challenges faced during immigration. The opening suggests that humor and social commentary are central themes, with a protagonist exploring the absurdities in travel, identity, and the nuances of cultural adjustment. At the start
of the book, the narrator embarks on a journey from Finland to America, detailing his experiences with the Finnish Steamship Company and the chaotic nature of traveling as an immigrant. The narrator humorously recounts the bureaucratic confusion faced when seeking travel information and ticket prices. Once aboard the ship, he reflects on the stark contrasts between classes, highlighting the dreadful conditions faced by the poorer immigrants compared to those in first-class. Touching upon nostalgia and the emotional weight of leaving one's homeland, he depicts a range of characters on board, foreshadowing the complex identities and interactions that will emerge in this new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jääskeläinen, Kaapro, 1862-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | Iloisia juttuja IV |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22027 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22027-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 226 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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