Siirtolaisia: Kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä by Konni Zilliacus
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"Siirtolaisia: Kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä" by Konni Zilliacus is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The book explores the experiences and challenges faced by Finnish immigrants in America, illustrating the diverse backgrounds of the emigrants, from hardworking laborers to those seeking to escape their pasts. It sheds light on the social dynamics and struggles within the Finnish expatriate community in the United States. At the start of the
collection, the author discusses the various types of immigrants, emphasizing that not all are the typical laborers one might expect. Some immigrants are university students, clergy, and others fleeing from personal failures in Finland. The narratives introduce characters like Eenokki Muponen, who becomes embroiled in conflicts with indigenous peoples during the American Indian wars, and Taneli Tuominen, who contemplates the plight of those arriving in America and his own entrepreneurial aspirations. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their stories and the immigrant experience, offering insights into their aspirations, hardships, and the vibrant tapestry of life in a new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Zilliacus, Konni, 1855-1924 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
| Title | Siirtolaisia: Kertomuksia Ameriikan suomalaisten elämästä |
| Contents | Lukijalle -- Eenokki Muponen intiaanisodassa -- Kuinka Pekka sai anteeksi hevosen kuoleman -- Naimiskauppa uudessa maailmassa -- "Valkoinen valo" -- Juho Penttinen -- Aatami Urola, isä ja poika ja the Unknown. |
| Credits | Jari Koivisto |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Immigrants -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Emigration and immigration -- Fiction |
| Subject | Finns -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Finland -- Emigration and immigration -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62543 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62543-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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