02418cam a22003253u 4500 63425 UtSlPG 20260610134448.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 Leipä ja laulu: Kokoelma kertomuksia ja taruja 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 2020-10-10 Leipä ja laulu -- Kotiutunut -- Hyppy-Sohvin uhri -- Salapolttajat -- Vanha Lemminkäinen -- Epra ja Laukki -- Inehmo ja sammal -- Inkeri ja Yrjänä ritari -- Ahasveruksen lepopäivä -- Keira ja Svakko -- Uudenvuoden uni -- Paholaisen soitto -- Pyhäsaaren tarina. Tapio Riikonen "Leipä ja laulu: Kokoelma kertomuksia ja taruja" by Larin-Kyösti is a collection of stories and tales written during the early 20th century. The work reflects upon themes of life, labor, and interpersonal relationships, likely revolving around rural settings and characters typical of Finnish society of the time. The characters emerge from the textures of everyday life, illustrating a blend of humor and societal critique. At the start of "Leipä ja laulu," we are introduced to the setting on a summer day in a quiet village, where the sound of haymaking fills the air. The narrative quickly focuses on Vehnäs-Ville, a plump and scheming man, who is preoccupied with thoughts of wealth and his dealings with others, particularly the shimmering coins he hopes to acquire. His interaction with another character, Saksa, a troubadour who sings for money, sets the stage for a clash of personalities fueled by greed and rivalry. The tension escalates into a confrontation, showcasing the struggles between different social classes and values within the community, while hinting at broader themes of survival and morality that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, Finnish Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63425 104249 104249