| Author |
Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
| Title |
Nälkätalvena : Katovuoden kuvaus
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| Original Publication |
Pori: Satakunnan Kirjapaino, 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A4lk%C3%A4talvena
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Nälkätalvena: Katovuoden kuvaus" by Väinö Kataja is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during a harsh famine year in Finland and revolves around the daily struggles of a peasant family, particularly focusing on the couple, Juho and Henti, as they face the dire consequences of crop failure and food scarcity. It captures the themes of hardship, helplessness, and the impact of poverty on family dynamics. The opening of the novel describes the bleak circumstances surrounding Juho and Henti's family as they confront the realities of a failed harvest. The descriptions indicate that their crops have been devastated by frost, leaving them with little to no food. Juho is depicted as physically capable but has adopted a lethargic attitude toward work, much to Henti's frustration. Henti, on the other hand, struggles to keep her children fed while dealing with her husband's laziness and growing despair. The narration paints a grim picture of their daily life as they are forced to borrow food from neighbors and consider turning to social assistance, revealing the emotional and physical toll that poverty takes on them as they navigate their desperate situation. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74697 |
| Release Date |
Nov 7, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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