02287cam a22003253u 4500 61881 UtSlPG 20260610134427.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Lassinen, Emil, 1861-1938 Kotipoluilta I: Pieniä kertoelmia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-21 Uusi ystävä -- Nuoruuteni ajoilta -- Kaksi valapattoista -- Tapaturma -- Hajanaisia piirteitä elämästäni -- Valoa ja varjoa -- Hattuni historia -- Onnea pakoon. Tapio Riikonen "Kotipoluilta I: Pieniä kertoelmia" by Emil Lassinen is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The work presents a series of vignettes that depict the lives of characters within rural Finnish settings, delving into themes such as friendship, youth, and the passage of time, often through the eyes of a young girl named Irkku and her loyal dog, Musti. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Irkku and her vibrant companionship with Musti, a poodle. The narrative unfolds in a pastoral environment, highlighting their shared childhood adventures, from sledding in the winter to enjoying leisurely days in the summer. As the story progresses, we witness Irkku's transition from childhood to adolescence, alongside the growing bond with her dog. The tone is nostalgic, reflecting on the joys and innocence of youth, while hinting at an inevitable change as Irkku prepares to leave her home to live with her brother for schooling. This rich setting and relatable characters create a warm invitation for readers seeking stories that resonate with themes of friendship and the bittersweet nature of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, Finnish Finnish fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61881 102705 102705