Tarinoita by Kálmán Mikszáth

"Tarinoita" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book comprises various tales set in Hungary, filled with lively characters and reflections on life, love, and social circumstances during that period. Through engaging narratives, Mikszáth explores the complexities of human relationships and the quirks of small-town life, drawing readers into his whimsical world. The beginning of "Tarinoita" introduces readers to the peculiar and somewhat dreary town of Schemnitz. It vividly depicts the challenging environment, filled with natural obstacles and a climate that seems unfriendly. The narration then shifts to the everyday lives of the townspeople, particularly focusing on the blossoming relationships between young characters Kristina, Bohuska, and Niilo. The opening portion conveys rich details about their interactions, romantic pursuits, and the light-hearted banter among them, setting the stage for further exploration of themes such as love and the societal norms of Mikszáth’s era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910
Translator Wainio, Niilo E. (Niilo Engelbrekt), 1860-1931
Title Tarinoita
Original Publication Finland: Werner Söderström,1891.
Contents Kulta-neiti -- Se musta paikka -- Säkkipillin puhaltaja Lapaj -- Kummallinen kuitti -- Brezón hanhet -- Sisareni hautakiveä noutamassa.
Credits Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Short stories, Hungarian -- Translations into Finnish
Category Text
eBook-No. 69377
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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