Haaksirikkoiset by Kyösti Wilkuna
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"Haaksirikkoiset" by Kyösti Wilkuna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Ukko Halinen, a former businessman who faces the consequences of bankruptcy, affecting his family dynamic, especially concerning his son Reino, who is struggling in his academic pursuits. The novel likely intertwines themes of family loyalty, societal pressure, and personal failure against a backdrop of economic and emotional turmoil. The opening of "Haaksirikkoiset"
introduces Ukko Halinen and his wife as they navigate the distressing reality of their reduced circumstances. Halinen, once a successful businessman, now anxiously awaits news about their son Reino, who has fallen from grace after being sentenced to prison for forgery. The narrative delves deeply into the emotional strain this has placed on the family, particularly highlighting the efforts of Reino's sister, Anna, and their mother to shield Ukko from the painful truth of his son's downfall. This sets the stage for exploring the complexities of familial bonds and individual aspirations in the face of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilkuna, Kyösti, 1879-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Haaksirikkoiset |
| Contents | I. Haaksirikkoiset. Lakki. Kova kovaa vastaan. Hätäkello. Omaa saarnaansa kuulemassa. Leipä -- II. Rovasti ja renki. Vanhan häviö. Susi. Vaarallisella retkellä -- III. Tulevaisuuden mies. Puolue-elämää -- IV. Hallusinatsioneja. Oikea syyllinen. Rikottu kontrahti. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43798 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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