| Author |
Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
| Title |
Airiselän tukinajossa: Kuvaus Lapin rajoilta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Airiselän tukinajossa: Kuvaus Lapin rajoilta" by Väinö Kataja is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the life of a man named Antti as he prepares for a lumbering expedition in the remote regions of Lapland. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of harsh winter conditions and anticipates themes of struggle and resilience within an unforgiving northern landscape. The opening of the book introduces us to Antti, who is preparing to leave his home by Ahvenjärvi to join a lumbering crew led by a man named Vänttinen. As he navigates the frozen terrain, we see glimpses of his past and the challenges he faces in providing for his family. The text vividly paints the setting of the Lapland wilderness and Antti’s emotional turmoil as he prepares for the journey, highlighting the pressures of family obligations amidst the backdrop of nature's icy hold. Antti's reflections on his life and aspirations as he sets off with his son Yrjö hint at deeper themes of sacrifice and hope as they embark on their arduous journey into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55043 |
| Release Date |
Jul 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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