| Author |
Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
| Title |
Heinärannan osuusmeijeri : Kyläkuvaus
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| Original Publication |
Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1912.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Heinärannan osuusmeijeri : Kyläkuvaus" by Väinö Kataja is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The book begins with a significant gathering in a rural Finnish community, as local inhabitants are called to decide the future location of a cooperative dairy factory. The narrative introduces the main character, Erkkilän Anaski, alongside other local landowners, as they navigate the complexities of their community's decision-making process regarding the establishment of this dairy. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the atmosphere surrounding the meeting, emphasizing the tensions between different villagers, particularly between those from Sipillan and Mallikylä. As Anaski prepares for the meeting, he expresses his strong opinions against the suggested site at Pikku-Herrala, predicting a fierce debate ahead. The narrative captures a slice of rural life, characterizing the various personalities involved and setting the stage for conflicts that arise from differing interests in the dairy's establishment. An intricate web of community relationships, rivalries, and economic desires begins to unfold, as discussions about the dairy's implications for their livelihoods deepen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74609 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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