02156cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500310014826400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550800310039652013100042753400450173765300120178285600430179499900170183715514UtSlPG20260610133350.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aJärnefelt, Arvid,d1861-193210aMaaemon lapsia :bKertomus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-03-31  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Maaemon lapsia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a historical context where ancient conquerors invade a land, provoking a struggle between the invaders and the native gods. The main character introduced in the opening portion is Kinturin Janne, a torppari (tenant farmer) who grapples with the challenges of poverty, family responsibilities, and a sense of loss as he navigates the complexities of his life.  The beginning of the novel sets a vivid backdrop of a world steeped in ancient myths and the harsh realities of rural life. Kinturi is portrayed as a hardworking father with nine children, struggling to provide for his family amidst financial strain and social pressures. In the opening chapters, he visits the local store, where a blend of humor and sorrow emerges in his interactions with the shopkeeper and the townspeople. As Kinturi purchases mouse traps—a symbol of his attempts to control his chaotic situation—his inner turmoil begins to unfold, revealing his fears of losing his home and his alienation from his wife, Mari. Through Kinturi's eyes, the reader is drawn into the themes of personal struggle, community ties, and the timeless quest for dignity in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15514  c56902d56902