Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930

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Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puukkojunkkarit_(kirja) Release date is 2004-11-09

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"Puukkojunkkarit" by Santeri Alkio is a realist novel written in 1894. Set in South Ostrobothnia during the mid-1800s, it explores the violent world of puukkojunkkarit—feared knife-wielding brawlers who terrorized communities. The story follows Esa Karhu, a young gang leader, and Santra Järvelä, whose choice of husband sparks brutal conflicts. As rivalries intensify and blood feuds erupt, Esa's descent from respected fighter to isolated outcast reveals the devastating consequences of a life built on violence and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



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