Maalaiskuvia 2: Kokoelma novelleja by Väinö Kataja

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Author Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914
Title Maalaiskuvia 2: Kokoelma novelleja
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Maalaiskuvia 2: Kokoelma novelleja" by Väinö Kataja is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work depicts rural life in Finland, exploring various themes and characters often rooted in the countryside's culture and struggles. The stories delve into the lives of farmers, their challenges, and the intertwined relationships within their communities. At the start of the collection, the story "Niittymatoja hävittämässä" introduces the character Aukusti Joakim, who is alarmed by the appearance of invasive 'niittymadot' (meadow worms) devastating his fields. As he observes the damage, he grapples with frustration and considers retaliatory measures against his neighbor. The narrative captures his interactions with fellow villagers and an agronomist sent to help address the infestation, revealing local attitudes and the communal response to agriculture-related issues. The opening establishes a humorous yet poignant portrayal of rural life and camaraderie amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 51506
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 20, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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