Pikku Fadette: Kyläkertomus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sand, George, 1804-1876

Contributor:

Peltonen, Ester

Standardized Title:

La petite Fadette. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Pikku Fadette: Kyläkertomus" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in rural France and revolves around the intertwined lives of the Barbeau family, particularly focusing on the twin brothers, Sylvinet and Landry, who are closely bonded and face the challenges of growing up together. As George Sand delves into themes of family, love, and the complexities of human relationships, the novel paints a vivid picture of village life and the emotional connections that define it. At the start of this narrative, the Barbeau family celebrates the birth of twin boys, Sylvinet and Landry. The parents, Isä Barbeau and Äiti Barbeau, navigate their new reality while receiving advice from the experienced midwife, Sagette-muori, who warns them about the challenges of raising twins. The twins are described as remarkably similar in appearance, fostering a bond that seems to defy the expectations of individuality. As they grow, they become known as "Kaksolan kaksosia" (the twins of Kaksola), garnering the attention of the village. The narrative captures their early childhood adventures and the deep-rooted love between them as they navigate the complexities of their unique relationship within the framework of family and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Petite_Fadette

Release date is 2015-01-16