Punanen lippu : ynnä pari muuta kertomusta by Karl Henrik Hornborg

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Author Hornborg, Karl Henrik, 1853-1921
Title Punanen lippu : ynnä pari muuta kertomusta
Original Publication Porvoo: Werner Söderström, 1889.
Note Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Punanen lippu -- Testamentti -- Onnen saari.
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Summary "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.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 72606
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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