Pikku kuvia elämästä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pikku kuvia elämästä" by Pietari Päivärinta is a collection of literary sketches written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on various aspects of life, portraying characters and their struggles in a vivid, story-like manner that captures the essence of human experiences. The opening portion introduces readers to a panorama of life experiences, rich with themes of joy, sorrow, love, and the battles individuals face. The beginning of the book presents a narrative that sets the stage for reflections on human existence. It introduces a young narrator who recalls his experiences attending a rural market, where he witnesses the life of a striking young man navigating through crowds. This moment instills admiration and curiosity in the narrator, leading into a series of character sketches that portray the complexities of relationships, work ethics, and societal expectations. The narrative then shifts to follow different characters in their personal battles-focusing on themes of family dynamics, personal ambition, and the consequences of one's choices, foreshadowing a deeper exploration of the struggles and joys of life throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Alkulause

Sammunut ihmisyys

Amma

Väärällä paikalla

Väärällä jäljellä

Pötikkä

Säälimätön

Kova isä

Kurjuutta

Sairas

Hento sielu

Kultaseppä

Surua

Rakastuneet

Tehtailijoita

Veljekset.

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-03-08