Louhivaaran patriarkka : Romaani Pohjois-Karjalasta by Simo Eronen
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"Louhivaaran patriarkka: Romaani Pohjois-Karjalasta" by Simo Eronen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the remote wilderness of Louhivara, North Karelia, and follows the life of Yrjö Hänninen, a forest warden and humble farmer deeply connected to the land and its traditions. The narrative hints at the tension between old practices and the encroachment of modernity, as well as personal struggles within Yrjö’s family. At
the start of the novel, Eronen paints a vivid picture of the serene and untouched nature surrounding Louhivara, juxtaposed with the burgeoning presence of change brought by the new forest officer. We meet Yrjö Hänninen, who cherishes his ancestral responsibilities and the quiet majesty of the forests he tends to. His character is introduced alongside elements of his upbringing, such as the strong influence of his mother and the traditional beliefs of the local people. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that tensions arise due to the conflicting desires for progress represented by the new forest officer and Yrjö's deep-seated conservatism, igniting a struggle not only for the land but also for values and identity in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eronen, Simo, 1881-1936 |
|---|---|
| Title | Louhivaaran patriarkka : Romaani Pohjois-Karjalasta |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Otava, 1923. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.4 (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. | 75208 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75208-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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