Pirttipohjalaiset by Maiju Lassila
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"Pirttipohjalaiset" by Maiju Lassila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Finnish landscape and centers on the lives and struggles of two main characters, Mikko Pirhonen and Olli Jumppanen, as they grapple with the threat posed by a menacing bear that has disrupted their lives. This tale weaves together themes of survival, community, and rivalry among the characters, reflecting their vision of greatness
and ambition within their socioeconomic confines. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the natural setting as autumn waves collide on a lonely lake, establishing a melancholic atmosphere. Mikko Pirhonen is introduced as he struggles against the waves in his small boat while reflecting on a bear that has ravaged local livestock, an event that has sparked a desire for revenge among the villagers. Another character, Olli Jumppanen, enters the scene as they discuss the bear's recent sightings. These early interactions both highlight the environmental challenges they face and hint at the deeper conflict surrounding their ambitions to better their lives through the aspiration to acquire the local manor. The tension builds as both men prepare for an imminent bear hunt, establishing not just their shared plight but also the rivalry between them as they vie for supremacy in their rural community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pirttipohjalaiset |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51480 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 195 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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