Kannokossa : Savolaiskuvia by Toimi Juuti

"Kannokossa: Savolaiskuvia" by Toimi Juuti is a collection of regional stories written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the lives and customs of rural Finland, offering a vivid portrayal of the landscape, people, and their daily activities. It captures the essence of Finnish rural life through a series of interconnected anecdotes, focusing on various characters and their experiences. The opening of "Kannokossa" introduces the reader to the challenges faced by rural inhabitants during winter, especially when navigating through snowy forests atop horse-drawn sleds. It paints a picture of local customs and community gatherings, as evidenced by the mention of the talkoot (community work) led by Lautamies Taavetti Mutanen, who is preparing for a gathering at his home. The narrative highlights the intricate dynamics of village life, the importance of cooperation among neighbors, and the often humorous exchanges that emerge in their interactions. As the story unfolds, it establishes a rich setting that reflects both the hardships and camaraderie of rural Finnish life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Juuti, Toimi, 1881-1943
Title Kannokossa : Savolaiskuvia
Original Publication Pori: O. Romeliuksen kirjakauppa, 1908.
Contents Kannokossa -- Lautamies Mutasen talkoot -- Kummin lahja -- Jumpru-Antin norrikuppi -- Kun mittarit kävivät -- Lapsisaunat -- Yöjalassa -- Viidentoista pennin nakkia -- Lahnakutu -- Hevoskuuri -- Toiveita.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 52.3 (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 -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 73573
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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