Harmaalan emäntä : Kyläkertomus by Veikko Korhonen
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"Harmaalan emäntä: Kyläkertomus" by Veikko Korhonen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on young Markku, the master of Harmaala farm, as he prepares to visit his bride's home, which sets the stage for the unfolding drama surrounding rural life, the challenges of alcoholism, and familial relationships. The novel reflects the social dynamics and struggles within a Finnish village, highlighting the themes of love, responsibility, and the
impact of generational habits. The opening of the novel introduces Markku as he sets out to visit Kerttu, his fiancée, against a background of tradition and personal conflict. Markku is depicted as a well-meaning yet flawed character, grappling with the legacy of his father's alcoholism and the pressures of managing a farm in deteriorating economic conditions. His journey is juxtaposed with the concerned presence of the elderly Leena, who hints at the dangers of Markku's indulgent lifestyle. This intricate setting reveals a community steeped in customs and the realities of rural existence, while also planting the seeds for Markku's potential growth and redemption through Kerttu's influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Korhonen, Veikko, 1888-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Harmaalan emäntä : Kyläkertomus |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1924. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74054 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74054-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 122 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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