Juoppohullu: Elämäntarina by Santeri Alkio
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"Juoppohullu: Elämäntarina" by Santeri Alkio is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character of Malakias Kirsi, who struggles with alcoholism and the deeply personal and familial consequences of his addiction. As the narrative unfolds, themes of despair, redemption, and the darker aspects of human desire are explored within the context of a rural setting that reflects the societal attitudes toward alcohol during that era.
The opening of the book introduces us to an elderly man named Siimon Kirsi, who is depicted in a state of disquiet and humor as he grapples with his desire for alcohol amidst a backdrop of poverty and familial strife. As he interacts with various characters in his home, including his servant Joose and hints at his troubled son Malakias, we see the tension between the old man's memories and his ongoing struggles with the bottle. The atmosphere is heavy with the implications of addiction and the shadow of mental illness, hinted at through discussions of the family’s history, leading us to question the nature of inheritance and the strains that bind them together. Ultimately, the opening sets up a narrative deeply entrenched in the themes of addiction and familial pain, creating an engaging, poignant, and intimate exploration of human suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Juoppohullu: Elämäntarina |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52675 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52675-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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