Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia by Santeri Alkio
QR code
"Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia" by Santeri Alkio is a collection of narratives and vignettes written in the late 19th century. The anthology explores life in rural Finland, focusing on various characters and their interactions with nature and each other. Through its vivid observations, the work highlights the richness of everyday experiences and the emotional depths of common folk. The opening of the collection introduces a melancholic narrative, shifting focus
to the deep connections that rural inhabitants have with their surroundings, particularly through a significant birch tree that a proud farmer adores. The tale contrasts the farmer's love for the tree with the indifference of neighbors and the encroaching authority of land surveyors, who threaten to cut it down. This imminent loss evokes profound emotions, highlighting a common man's struggle between nature’s beauty and the harsh realities imposed by progress. As the story unfolds, it sets the tone for further reflections on familial bonds and societal changes, suggesting themes of nostalgia, loss, and the simple yet profound emotional worlds of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia |
| Contents | Koivu karjatuvalla -- Sisarukset -- Kreetaliisa ja Maijastiina -- "Kyllähän minä jo meinasin, mutta..." -- Konkurssi -- Naapurukset -- Tuttava -- Kelvottomat -- Isäntä, hevonen ja koira -- Isä on Ameriikassa -- Ennen ja nyt -- Himojensa herra -- Katovuoden kevät, kesä, syys -- Miska pantiin kansakouluun -- Painajainen. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41686 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 233 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!