02214cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324000250014024500150016526400510018030000470023133600260027833700260030433800360033050000310036650800310039752012810042853400450170965300490175470000250180385600430182899900170187125679UtSlPG20260610133605.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aOnkel Adam,d1804-188910aTräskeden. Finnish10aPuulusikka 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-06-02  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Puulusikka" by Onkel Adam is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative opens with a detailed and vivid depiction of a tranquil forest scene, setting the tone for an exploration of rural life intertwined with deeper themes of isolation, nature, and human connection. Key characters introduced include a young boy who cherishes his solitude by a small lake named Joutsenvesi, where he interacts with a family of swans that become his only friends.  The opening of the story paints a picturesque and serene backdrop as it delves into the boy's recollections of simpler times, evoking a sense of nostalgia and connection to nature. Amidst discussions with his family, he reflects on the happiness brought by the swans, and he shares a touching fable about young swans, exploring themes of longing and companionship. As the boy anticipates his father's return from the market with promises of gifts, the narrative shifts to family dynamics, punctuated by youthful dreams and conversations that hint at both innocence and aspirations for a better life. It creates an engaging premise that focuses on personal growth, familial bonds, and the bittersweet nature of human experiences against the backdrop of rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSwedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish1 aKärkönen, Tapani40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25679  c66680d66680