Release date is 2019-06-02

Holger Drachmann -- Tanskan rannikolta: Muuan jouluilta. Iivar kuoli ja haudattiin. Ane kuoli ja haudattiin. Kirkon laiva -- Kärntin alpeilta: Sunnuntaimessu Tarvisissa. "Der Trottel." Maria Luschari. Se luoti osui.

E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen

"Novelleja Tanskan rannikolta ja Kärntin alpeilta" by Holger Drachmann is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into life along the Danish coast and the Alpine region, capturing the experiences and emotions of various characters connected to these landscapes. Drachmann, known for his vivid poetry and storytelling, invites readers to explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition through the interactions of his rich and diverse characters. At the start of the collection, the narrator describes a Christmas Eve spent in a snowy village called Vangaa, where an unexpected snowstorm has cut off everyone from reaching the city in time for celebrations. The narrator finds refuge in a small, cramped inn known as "Transpiratsiooni," where three families live closely together despite their differences. As the evening unfolds, readers are introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including the innkeeper, his brothers, and their respective families, who share stories, laughter, and the warmth of camaraderie amidst the cold outside. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human connections and the spirit of community, even in times of hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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