Ankarat tähdet : Romaani by Vilho Helanen
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| Author | Helanen, Vilho, 1899-1952 |
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| Title | Ankarat tähdet : Romaani |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Ankarat tähdet: Romaani" by Vilho Helanen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in Finland and revolves around the lives, aspirations, and relationships of its main characters, particularly focusing on young Pentti Kaira as he navigates complex themes of love, nationalism, and disillusionment, reflective of the historical context of the time. The opening of the novel introduces us to a scene filled with vibrant social interactions, where Pentti Kaira is engaging with a captivating young woman named Katherine during a gathering filled with music and laughter. Pentti appears enthralled by Katherine's charm, but as their conversation develops, it reveals deeper layers of introspection regarding their identities and national sentiments. Their playful banter becomes more serious, touching on themes of national pride, societal obligations, and personal disillusionment, which sets the emotional tone for the unfolding narrative. This portion of the novel deftly combines elements of romance and profound philosophical reflection, hinting at the bittersweet dichotomy of youth's optimism contrasted against the somber realities of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74722 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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