| Author |
Potti, Kalle, 1871-1935 |
| Title |
Iloinen Harbori
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| Original Publication |
Duluth, Minn.: Päivälehti Kustannusyhtiö, 1924.
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| Note |
Part 1. Part 2 was never completed.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Iloinen Harbori" by Kalle Potti is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the lives of Finnish immigrants in America, particularly focusing on their struggles with alcohol and the impact it has on their community. The main character, Stenroos, is depicted as a hardworking man who is deeply concerned about his fellow countrymen's drinking habits and seeks to establish a temperance society to combat the growing addiction among them. The opening of the novel sets the stage in a summer harbor, where the Finnish crew is drawn into a strong debate about excessive drinking during work hours. Stenroos, aware of the dire consequences of their behavior on their families back home, confronts his colleagues, expressing his disappointment and urging them to reconsider their choices. Despite his passionate plea, the men choose to abandon their duties for a trip to the pub, illustrating the tension between personal desires and communal responsibility. Stenroos's determination to reform his peers is further hinted at when he decides to raise awareness about the need for a temperance movement, highlighting both his leadership qualities and the social challenges he faces. (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 |
Finns -- Ohio -- Ashtabula -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74816 |
| Release Date |
Nov 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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