Iivana eli suomalainen venäläisen puhemiehenä by Maiju Lassila
"Iivana eli suomalainen venäläisen puhemiehenä" by Maiju Lassila is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Iivana Ivanoff, a cheerful shoemaker who, now a widower, is preparing to court a local widow named Annushka. His charming personality, marked by a prominent nose and a jovial demeanor, provides a humorous lens through which social interactions and cultural contrasts in a Russian village setting unfold. The opening of
this work introduces us to Iivana Ivanovitsh as he excitedly prepares for his courtship, marking a significant turn in his life as he sets out to woo Annushka. His journey humorously depicts encounters with locals, including his conversation with his friend Andrei, who is skeptical about Iivana's intentions. As Iivana reflects on his past relationships and exchanges with others, the narrative sets a lighthearted tone, exploring themes of love, community, and cultural identity against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russian life. The vibrant dialogue and character interactions promise an engaging read filled with wit and local color. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Iivana eli suomalainen venäläisen puhemiehenä |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14435 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14435-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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