Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kylistä, kodeista ja vainioilta: Kertomuksia ja kuvaelmia" by Santeri Alkio is a collection of narratives and vignettes written in the late 19th century. The anthology explores life in rural Finland, focusing on various characters and their interactions with nature and each other. Through its vivid observations, the work highlights the richness of everyday experiences and the emotional depths of common folk. The opening of the collection introduces a melancholic narrative, shifting focus to the deep connections that rural inhabitants have with their surroundings, particularly through a significant birch tree that a proud farmer adores. The tale contrasts the farmer's love for the tree with the indifference of neighbors and the encroaching authority of land surveyors, who threaten to cut it down. This imminent loss evokes profound emotions, highlighting a common man's struggle between nature's beauty and the harsh realities imposed by progress. As the story unfolds, it sets the tone for further reflections on familial bonds and societal changes, suggesting themes of nostalgia, loss, and the simple yet profound emotional worlds of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Koivu karjatuvalla

Sisarukset

Kreetaliisa ja Maijastiina

"Kyllähän minä jo meinasin, mutta..."

Konkurssi

Naapurukset

Tuttava

Kelvottomat

Isäntä, hevonen ja koira

Isä on Ameriikassa

Ennen ja nyt

Himojensa herra

Katovuoden kevät, kesä, syys

Miska pantiin kansakouluun

Painajainen.

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-12-22