Saarelaiskuvia II by Emil Elenius
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"Saarelaiskuvia II" by Emil Elenius is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The text interweaves folklore and daily life in the Finnish archipelago, featuring characters who recount experiences that reflect on societal events and nature's impact in their lives. Central to the stories is the character Liiva-Simo, an old sailor who navigates through personal and communal challenges while interacting with other island inhabitants. The opening of this work
presents a rich tapestry of memories and encounters that set the tone for the collection. It begins with a nostalgic reflection by an unnamed narrator about the past winters on the ice, recounting their adventures and misadventures on the icy seas. The focus quickly shifts to the powerful imagery of horses—a symbol of strength and the changing seasons—interspersed with tales of local figures like Liiva-Simo and the community's experiences with a mysterious wolf sighted on the island. The narrator spins a web of personal anecdotes, voter tales, and local lore, effectively immersing the reader in the cultural and historical context of the Finnish archipelago. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elenius, Emil, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | Saarelaiskuvia II |
| Contents | Hurjia hevosia -- Liiva-Simo osti ja möi jollan -- Sumussa -- Susi saaressa -- Kuollut vaalipappi -- Kullakin oma kolyyminsa -- Eräs hyljeretki -- Sankari -- Kuninkaan luotsi -- Itan kuolema -- Kielilläpuhuja. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63411 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63411-1 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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