Punanen lippu : ynnä pari muuta kertomusta by Karl Henrik Hornborg
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"Punanen lippu : ynnä pari muuta kertomusta" by Karl Henrik Hornborg is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily explores the lives and challenges of ordinary people, reflecting on themes of loss, responsibility, and the pursuit of happiness. Through the characters and their experiences, Hornborg delves into the human condition within the societal context of that era. The collection comprises three stories featuring diverse characters
and situations. In "Punanen lippu," a railway guard grapples with the tragic relationship with his wayward son, culminating in a heartbreaking incident involving a train. "Testamentti" explores themes of inheritance and the legacy of hard work, focusing on a deceased man's will that reveals familial tensions among his heirs. Lastly, "Onnen saari" depicts the fruitless quest for happiness as people yearn to reach an elusive paradise, only to discover the significance of self-effort and personal journey. Each narrative presents poignant insights into the struggles and aspirations of its characters, making the collection a resonant exploration of life’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hornborg, Karl Henrik, 1853-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Punanen lippu : ynnä pari muuta kertomusta |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: Werner Söderström, 1889. |
| Contents | Punanen lippu -- Testamentti -- Onnen saari. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat 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 -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72606 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72606-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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