Hirven-hiihtäjät

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, 1804-1877

Contributor:

Blom, E. J. (Erik Johan), 1817-1887

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hirven-hiihtäjät" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a poetic work written in the late 19th century. The text appears to blend themes of nature, rural life, and local traditions, likely centering around characters involved in hunting and the social dynamics within a Finnish community. The opening of "Hirven-hiihtäjät" introduces readers to a cozy rural setting, where a group of characters gathers after a meal during an evening at a torppa (a small cottage or farm). First, we meet Pekka, a thoughtful and hardworking farmer, and his wife, Anni, who expresses concern for his hunting obsession. As they interact, we are introduced to other characters, such as Matti, Anni's brother, who arrives unexpectedly, and the dialogue hints at familial ties and social customs. The unfolding narrative suggests themes of camaraderie and the balance between domestic responsibilities and the lure of adventure in the woods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirvenhiiht%C3%A4j%C3%A4t

Release date is 2014-10-19