Onni Kalpa by Jarl Hemmer

"Onni Kalpa" by Jarl Hemmer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to center around the character Onni Kalpa, who navigates the tumultuous social and political landscape during a time of conflict and upheaval, likely referencing a backdrop of war and class struggle. The opening sets the tone for a personal narrative intertwined with the larger historical events of the era. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to Onni Kalpa, a young boy grappling with grief and frustration following the death of his father in a workplace accident. He lies in the grass, reflecting on his father and the changes in his life, while tumultuous thoughts about the Russian conflicts and class injustice swirl in his head. The narrative paints a vivid picture of his struggles with his environment, his family dynamics, and the growing unrest in society, particularly as he navigates the expectations placed upon him by his mother and the society around him. As the chapters unfold, it hints at Onni's personal journey towards self-identity amidst the chaos of his surroundings, revealing deeper societal tensions and personal turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hemmer, Jarl, 1893-1944
Translator Ikonen, Lauri, 1888-1966
Uniform Title Onni Kokko. Finnish
Title Onni Kalpa
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Children and war -- Fiction
Subject Finland -- History -- Civil War, 1918 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 47839
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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