Tuokiokuvia matkan varrelta by Santeri Ivalo
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"Tuokiokuvia matkan varrelta" by Santeri Ivalo is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences of the author and his companion Erkki as they traverse the landscapes of eastern Finland, encountering various individuals and reflections on society along the way. Rather than providing a conventional travelogue filled with details of distances and itineraries, the author aims to share vignettes and observations that capture the essence of
the places and people met. At the start of the narrative, the author emphasizes that his recounting is not a typical travel story, as he forewarns the reader that they won't be subjected to a tedious account of every step taken during their journey. Instead, he introduces the reader to a specific roadside tavern in Kuhmo, highlighting its dilapidated appearance and the unpleasant weather conditions that surround it. Through a conversation with the tavern's inhabitants—a weary farmer and his wife—the author reflects on their hardships and various societal issues, signaling the blend of personal insight and broader social commentary that characterizes the narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tuokiokuvia matkan varrelta |
| Original Publication | Finland: Werner Söderström, 1892. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71217 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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