Risto Rytkönen by Petter Wilhelm Aurén
"Risto Rytkönen" by Petter Wilhelm Aurén is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named Risto, who is characterized by his adventurous spirit and desire to explore life beyond his rural home. The book likely delves into themes of youth, aspiration, and the innocence of childhood in a traditional Finnish setting. The opening of the story introduces Risto, a 12-year-old boy living
in Northern Savonia, who aspires to become a successful trader and a skilled hunter, much to the dismay of his father, Lassi, who dreams of raising him to be a great trapper. Risto's early endeavors are filled with youthful mischief and ambition, as he attempts to impress his father by setting traps for rabbits, even resorting to trickery to achieve a bountiful catch. The dynamic between Risto and his father highlights a tension between expectation and reality, setting the stage for Risto's adventures and personal growth throughout the tale. The interplay of humor and familial bonds serves as a foundational aspect of the story, suggesting a blend of light-hearted storytelling with deeper reflections on the aspirations of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aurén, Petter Wilhelm, 1826-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Risto Rytkönen |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.6 (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. | 35656 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35656-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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