Irlantilaisia satuja

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rytkönen, Antti, 1870-1930

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Irlantilaisia satuja" by Antti Rytkönen is a collection of folktales written in the early 20th century. This compilation features whimsical and captivating stories rich with elements of adventure, magic, and moral lessons, reflecting the cultural heritage of Ireland. The tales introduce a variety of memorable characters such as young men, animals with human traits, and mystical beings, all navigating humorous and challenging circumstances. The opening of the book begins with the story of a kind-hearted young man named Jaakko, who encounters a group of cruel boys torturing small animals. Jaakko intervenes, buying the animals' freedom and befriending them. After an unexpected run-in with a giant and his minions, Jaakko finds himself in trouble, but his loyal animal friends come to his rescue. As they help him escape and return to safety, Jaakko expresses gratitude for their friendship, which magically transforms into a splendid palace where they live happily. This introduction sets the tone for a series of enchanting tales filled with camaraderie, cleverness, and unexpected adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Kiitolliset eläimet

Taneli Ilmojenhalkaisija

Kolme kruunua

Mainio-Matin ihmeelliset seikkailut

Rutimo-taatto ja Hongankolistaja

Kummallinen pannukakku

Merkillinen aasi

Vuoritonttu ja talonemäntä

Ihmeellinen hanhi

Metsänpoika ja nuori neitonen

Valkoinen taimen.

Credits:

Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-09-15