02080cam a22003013u 4500 35656 UtSlPG 20260610133820.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Aurén, Petter Wilhelm, 1826-1896 Risto Rytkönen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-03-22 E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Risto Rytkönen" by Petter Wilhelm Aurén is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named Risto, who is characterized by his adventurous spirit and desire to explore life beyond his rural home. The book likely delves into themes of youth, aspiration, and the innocence of childhood in a traditional Finnish setting. The opening of the story introduces Risto, a 12-year-old boy living in Northern Savonia, who aspires to become a successful trader and a skilled hunter, much to the dismay of his father, Lassi, who dreams of raising him to be a great trapper. Risto's early endeavors are filled with youthful mischief and ambition, as he attempts to impress his father by setting traps for rabbits, even resorting to trickery to achieve a bountiful catch. The dynamic between Risto and his father highlights a tension between expectation and reality, setting the stage for Risto's adventures and personal growth throughout the tale. The interplay of humor and familial bonds serves as a foundational aspect of the story, suggesting a blend of light-hearted storytelling with deeper reflections on the aspirations of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35656 76499 76499