| Author |
Mikszáth, Kálmán, 1847-1910 |
| Translator |
Vainio, Niilo E. (Niilo Engelbrekt), 1860-1931 |
| Uniform Title |
A jó palócok. Finnish
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| Title |
Kunnon kansalaisia : Viisitoista tarinaa
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| Original Publication |
Pori: Adolf Allardt, 1888.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Karitsa -- Annan velka -- Kahden tytön kauniista hiuksista -- Pikku saappaat -- Elävänleski -- Tuo pakana suutari -- Ihme -- Paavon kosioretki -- Noita-akka -- Neitsy Maria -- Kahden karjatalo romaani -- "Kuningattaren hame" -- Juho paran hevoset -- Lapset -- Minne joutui Galluksen Leena?
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kunnon kansalaisia: Viisitoista tarinaa" by Kálmán Mikszáth is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores various aspects of village life in Hungary, highlighting the relationships, struggles, and peculiar events that occur within a small community. Each story is likely to reflect on moral lessons and societal values as depicted through the lives of its characters, often focusing on relatable individuals caught in revealing and sometimes humorous situations. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces a quaint Hungarian village preparing for a storm, emphasizing the communal activities and superstitions of the villagers. Central to this tale is a character named Ruuko-Jooseppi, who tries to ward off impending doom by ringing church bells, amidst a tumultuous atmosphere filled with animals reacting to the impending storm. The story follows the unfolding drama surrounding a mysterious floating chest that stirs curiosity and gossip among the villagers, leading to tensions and speculations, particularly regarding its contents that resonate with themes of loss, longing, and the unpredictable nature of life in a close-knit community. (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 |
Hungarian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Short stories, Hungarian -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74766 |
| Release Date |
Nov 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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