Punainen lamppu : Pieniä kertomuksia by Erkki Kivijärvi

"Punainen lamppu: Pieniä kertomuksia" by Erkki Kivijärvi is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories navigate various themes including superstition, relationships, and the passage of time, often reflecting on the nuances of human experiences and emotions through compelling narrative vignettes. The opening of the work introduces a cozy yet contemplative atmosphere, where guests gather after dinner to share experiences and discuss superstitions. It sets the stage for the first story, which revolves around the narrator's fascination with a mysterious red lamp shining from a neighbor's window. This light becomes a symbol of comfort and connection, influencing the narrator's decisions and emotions while leading to introspection about love, routine, and existential reflections on the nature of human life and desires. The blend of warmth and melancholy provides a poignant foundation for the stories to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kivijärvi, Erkki, 1882-1942
Title Punainen lamppu : Pieniä kertomuksia
Original Publication Helsinki: Kust.Oy Ahjo, 1919.
Contents Punainen lamppu -- Mies ja nainen -- Syksy -- Vanhapiika -- Muudan matkatoveri -- Kymmenen vuoden kuluttua -- Tippana-Liisa -- Suvinen saari -- Punaisen painajaisen päiviltä -- Konttoristi Aku Hambergin romaani.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 42.8 (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
Category Text
eBook-No. 73025
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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