Valkeneva tie by Hilja Haahti
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"Valkeneva tie" by Hilja Haahti is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story likely explores themes of childhood, growth, and the societal expectations placed upon young characters, particularly focusing on the lives of children in a rural setting, especially through the eyes of the main character, Mauri. The narrative seems to involve his relationships with Kyllikki, another child in his life, and introduces the backdrop of family dynamics and
local community life. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene environment where Mauri grows up, detailing the new school, the joyful children, and Mauri's budding friendship with Kyllikki. We see glimpses into Mauri's world—a blend of childhood innocence, the absence of his mother, and his admiration for his teacher. He struggles with feelings of inadequacy compared to others and experiences a profound attachment to both nature and the ideals represented by Kyllikki, hinting at a deeper emotional connection. This beginning sets the stage for a coming-of-age narrative that grapples with themes of love, longing, and the complexities of growing up in the early 20th-century Finnish countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haahti, Hilja, 1874-1966 |
|---|---|
| Title | Valkeneva tie |
| Credits | Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). 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. | 60494 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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