Saarelaisvallesmanni: Romaani by Emil Elenius
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"Saarelaisvallesmanni: Romaani" by Emil Elenius is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Markus Aleksander Markulin, who experiences a transition from a struggling young man to becoming the saarelaisvallesmanni, a position of local authority on a remote island. The novel explores themes of identity, familial expectations, and personal aspirations, as well as the contrasting lives of urban and island communities. At the start of the narrative, we
learn about Markus's difficult upbringing and his early life marked by his father's death and the financial struggles faced by his family. After years as a clerk, he unexpectedly receives a promotion to become the saarelaisvallesmann, which promises both challenges and opportunities. The subsequent chapters introduce his journey as he departs from his familiar surroundings to take on this new role, along with the dynamics of his interactions with the local community and his longing for artistic expression, which conflicts with his administrative duties. Through Markus's story, the narrative delves into the complexities of personal ambition and familial loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elenius, Emil, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | Saarelaisvallesmanni: Romaani |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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. | 64201 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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