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Keksijän voitto: Romaani

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Airola, Väinö, 1888-1931
Language:
Finnish
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Keksijän voitto: Romaani" by Väinö Airola is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Aapeli Penttilä, a struggling inventor who hopes to make a breakthrough with his patented dry electric accumulator. Initially faced with financial difficulties and skepticism from the local community, Penttilä's journey leads him to a pivotal meeting with government officials that may change his fortunes. The opening of the book introduces readers to Aapeli Penttilä's life as a modest yet aspiring inventor. Beginning with a telegram that prompts him to travel to Helsinki, where he anticipates crucial discussions about his invention, Penttilä exhibits a blend of hope and anxiety. As he navigates the complexities of societal expectations and personal ambition, he reflects on his past experiences and the sacrifices of his family. The narrative captures his determination to succeed against the odds while also exploring the themes of perseverance and innovation, setting the stage for his transformative journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Notes:
Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Release date is 2012-12-31

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