Taavetti Anttilan kohtalo: y.m. kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä
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"Taavetti Anttilan kohtalo: y.m. kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä" by Konni Zilliacus is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work provides a glimpse into the lives of Finnish immigrants in America, focusing on themes of struggle, survival, and adaptation in an unfamiliar land. The opening of the book introduces the challenging and often harsh realities faced by settlers in the American wilderness. It begins by depicting the
stark contrast between the romanticized notion of frontier life and the actual hardships, such as isolation, scarcity, and the relentless struggle against nature. The central character, Taavetti Anttila, embarks on a journey with his son, navigating treacherous snowy conditions in search of shelter. Eventually, they discover a deserted cabin where they find a young girl mourning her dead mother. This encounter sets the stage for exploration of themes such as compassion, the bond between Taavetti and the girl, and the trials of immigrant life as they face unforeseen challenges together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zilliacus, Konni, 1855-1924 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
| Title | Taavetti Anttilan kohtalo: y.m. kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä |
| Contents | Taavetti Anttilan kohtalo -- Elias Möykän Ameriikan matka -- Översti Beckridge ja hänen gorillansa -- Kun Eerikki Käykkä särki pankin -- Pastori Lahti -- Antti Ulukka. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Finnish Americans -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51791 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51791-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 365 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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