| Author |
Hemmo, Kaarlo, 1858-1940 |
| Title |
Ilman vaan aikojaan: Pieniä juttuja
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| Contents |
Ilman vaan aikojaan... -- Miksi pastori ei nauranut... -- Kun Matti naitiin... -- Pahin rangaistus -- Karhun ampuminen -- "On takahangassa, kuin Vesamäki mustalaisille" -- Kun lukkari Lassi Kivipuro taivaaseen matkusti -- Valtuusmiehen huono menestys -- Häämatkaseikkailu -- Kun nimismiestä jutkautettiin -- Hampaankolotus -- Rakkaus ei ole potaatti! -- Hyvää tavaraa -- Merimiesten kylpy -- Nappi kolehtikukkaroon -- Marjamatka -- Politiikasta -- Herra sen salli eikä Pekkakaan pannut vastaan -- Yhteiskunta ja kansakoulunopettajat -- Kadonnut morsian -- Palkollisten valistusiltama -- Kun Marja-ahon Mikko viljeli juurikkaita -- Rautatielaitoksemme -- Joulurauha -- Osuusruokala "Yhteishyvä" -- Matti Aution rakkaudentunnustus.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Ilman vaan aikojaan: Pieniä juttuja" by Kaarlo Hemmo is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book presents a series of tales that explore small-town life in Finland, focusing on humor, social interactions, and the idiosyncrasies of its characters. Through various anecdotes, it captures the everyday experiences and conversations of ordinary people, reflecting their joys and challenges. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the quirky characters and their lighthearted interactions. The opening conversation between two men reveals an amusing misunderstanding about their hometown origins, establishing the tone of simplicity and charm that pervades the stories. Throughout the following segments, distinct characters such as a solemn pastor and young lovers like Matti and Marketta emerge, highlighting themes of community gossip, love, and the human condition. The blend of humor and relatable scenarios sets the stage for engaging insights into small-town life, making it an enjoyable read for those interested in character-driven storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62387 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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