Saaristoväkeä : Novelleja by Yrjö Koskelainen
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"Saaristoväkeä: Novelleja" by Yrjö Koskelainen is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories likely revolve around life in the archipelago of Finland, capturing the essence of the coastal fishing community, as implied by the detailed descriptions of fishing, seafaring, and the characters' interactions with their environment. The main character introduced in the opening portion is an elderly fisherman named Hamberg, who reflects on his past and
the changes in his life after the death of his wife, Rosina. At the start of the collection, we meet Hamberg enjoying a quiet day as he prepares a fishing net and reminisces about his deceased wife, Rosina, whose memory lingers in his home and daily routines. As he engages in his fishing activities, the narrative unfolds through vivid imagery of the serene landscape, the sounds of nature, and Hamberg's reflections on his life, family, and the changes brought about by time. The description of his interactions with other characters, such as his assistant Janne and the arrival of new forces in his life, set the stage for deeper explorations of themes like loss, love, and the inevitability of change in an isolated fishing community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Koskelainen, Yrjö, 1885-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Saaristoväkeä : Novelleja |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1912. |
| Contents | Kehto -- Kalle-Kustaan tupa -- Mestarivaras -- Uskovaisia -- Simsörin Johannes -- Naapurit. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (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. | 72399 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72399-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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