Korpelan Tapani: Kuvaus kansan elämästä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meriläinen, Heikki, 1847-1939

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Korpelan Tapani: Kuvaus kansan elämästä" by Heikki Meriläinen is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a young boy named Tapani, providing a rich depiction of rural life and childhood experiences in Finland. It explores themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and the struggles of growing up in a rustic, often harsh environment. The opening of the narrative introduces Tapani at a very young age, as he recalls the significant moments of his early childhood, including a move to a new home across a lake amid harsh winter conditions. Tapani's interactions with a kind coachman named Pekka provide warmth to the cold setting and highlight his initial feelings of loneliness and playfulness. As he navigates his new surroundings, he experiences both joy and conflict; he grapples with sibling relationships and the repercussions of his spirited nature. His budding personality unfolds against a backdrop of familial love, discipline, and societal expectations, setting a poignant tone for the story that delves deeper into his life as he grows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-08-15