02393cam a22003253u 4500 71852 UtSlPG 20260610134648.0 m cr n 260607r20231893utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Tuomi, Otto, 1869-1930 Pieniä kertomuksia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-11 Miisu -- Kuin kihloissa -- "Kullervon" ero -- Raukka -- Pikku Aaro -- Muukalaista verta -- He olivat lapsia -- Junankulettaja -- Seitsemän kirjettä -- Elna -- Kylmä yö -- Rouvan paketti -- Kevätpäivä Penttisen talossa -- Eerikki -- Junnu Juntunen -- Maksettu asia. Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen "Pieniä kertomuksia" by Otto Tuomi is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology presents a variety of narratives that delve into different aspects of life, often reflecting both the joys and struggles of its characters. The opening of the collection introduces characters like Miisu, a mother cat, who engages in playful interactions with her kittens, capturing moments of tenderness and the harsh realities of survival. The beginning of the book sets a warm, poignant tone, showcasing Miisu's life and her efforts to care for her young amidst the challenges they face. While playing in the yard on a hot day, she seeks to entertain her kittens, but the scene also reveals the difficulties of nurturing them when food is scarce. As Miisu wrestles with her instincts to hunt and protect, the narrative contrasts the comforts of home with the relentless demands of nature. This introductory segment paints a vivid picture of maternal instincts intertwined with the struggle for existence, inviting readers to reflect on the themes of love, survival, and the innocence of youth that permeate the stories to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1893 Short stories, Finnish Finnish fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71852 112578 112578