Hämäläisiä: Kirja yksinkertaisista ihmisistä

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hämäläisiä: Kirja yksinkertaisista ihmisistä" by Jalmari Finne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the lives and relationships of simple people in a Finnish rural setting, highlighting the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations. The opening introduces us to Aakusti and Emma, a young couple preparing for their marriage, navigating the scrutiny of the local pastor, and the interplay of their personalities amidst the traditional norms they face. The beginning of the book sets the stage with Aakusti and Emma standing before the pastor, where they engage in a light-hearted yet revealing discussion about their courtship and aspirations for marriage. Aakusti, portrayed as somewhat gruff and awkward, feels a mix of pride and embarrassment during this encounter, while Emma appears more eager and compliant. Their dialogue showcases a blend of innocence and humor, suggesting the emotional stakes involved in their relationship. As they prepare to wed, their interactions highlight underlying tensions as Aakusti grapples with feelings of inadequacy and frustration over Emma's candidness about their courtship, leaving the reader intrigued about the future of their partnership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2017-11-01