Hottentotit: Koulumuistelmia by Jalmari Kara
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"Hottentotit: Koulumuistelmia" by Jalmari Kara is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The book captures the adventures and experiences of schoolboys, focusing on their relationships, youthful antics, and the dynamics between teachers and students. Central to the narrative is a group of boys, prominently featuring characters like Runoilija (the Poet), Filosoofi (the Philosopher), and Pelle, as they navigate the complexities of childhood and adolescence. The opening of the novel
introduces readers to the setting of a school excursion. It depicts the excitement and mischief among the boys as they prepare for a day out, highlighting their interactions with each other and their teachers. The narrative reveals the tension between the rowdy seventh-grade class and their authority figures, particularly focusing on the antics of their leader, Einar Tengström, and the elections held for class representatives. The boys display a blend of camaraderie and rebellion, creating a lively atmosphere that hints at the adventures to come, which will explore deeper themes of friendship, loyalty, and the transition from childhood innocence to the complexities of adult relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kara, Jalmari, 1890-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hottentotit: Koulumuistelmia |
| Contents | Esipuhe -- Huviretkellä -- Hottentotit -- Törkeä kepponen -- Kelkkamäessä -- Joululoman alkaessa -- Filosoofin syntymäpäivä -- Monte Carlossa -- Martti Ranta -- Sairaustodistus -- Ylioppilaskirjoitukset -- Ratkaisevat tunnit -- Kevättutkinto. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Schools -- Fiction |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55677 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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