Meri kertoo — by Yrjö Rauanheimo
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"Meri kertoo" by Yrjö Rauanheimo is a narrative work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life aboard a ship through the observations and experiences of its crew, likely highlighting themes of adventure, beauty in nature, and the camaraderie of seafaring life. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to a scene on board a ship where a crew member contemplates the playful whales in the
water. The protagonist reflects on the beauty of a sunrise and the calming effect of the sea, while also grappling with thoughts about life back home, experiencing a nostalgic longing for simplicity. The opening sets a serene yet introspective tone, establishing a vivid picture of maritime life intertwined with moments of contemplation and yearning for connection, both with nature and loved ones. Following this, the scene shifts to introduce how the crew interacts with each other in their daily routines, revealing a mix of leisure and hard work on the ship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rauanheimo, Yrjö, 1904-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meri kertoo — |
| Original Publication | Finland: WSOY,1926. |
| Contents | Pasaadituulessa -- Elias, kokki -- Kaksi kapinayritystä -- Mooses, laivasika -- Sinisen järven talo -- Katkeria muistoja -- Mabel -- "James E. Coxin" haaksirikko -- "Kuolema tai rähänauru". |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Sea stories, Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67715 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 227 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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