Jääkärien jäljiltä: Kymmenen kertomusta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kara, Jalmari, 1890-1936

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Jääkärien jäljiltä: Kymmenen kertomusta" by Jalmari Kara is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work presents themes surrounding the experiences of Finnish soldiers during and after World War I, capturing both their emotional struggles and the essence of life in that era. The stories delve into the romantic and poignant moments of soldiers and the profound impacts of war on their lives, with characters that include young women waiting for their loved ones and soldiers grappling with memories and loss. The opening portion of the collection begins with the story "Jäähyväiset," which describes a young girl on a stormy evening in Finland, lost in her thoughts and emotions as she waits for a young university student. Her internal struggles are heightened by a mysterious letter that hints at a meeting that night. The narrative paints a vivid picture of her longing and curiosity, intermingled with anxiety and confusion about the intentions of the boy she admires. As the tension builds, the girl wrestles with her feelings and the societal expectations surrounding her, breaking the delicate balance of youth, romance, and the looming specter of war in the backdrop of her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Jäähyväiset

Majatalon emäntä

Harmaa mies

Uneksija

Zugführerin konjakit

Pelko

Lähetti

Mikä hän oli?

Kansanopistolla

Junassa.

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

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

Release date is 2017-11-26