01970cam a22003013u 4500 41416 UtSlPG 20260610133939.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 Aikansa lapsipuoli Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-11-20 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Aikansa lapsipuoli" by Santeri Ivalo is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Juuso Tuominen, a young man who has recently spent a summer among the rural Finnish population, immersing himself in their way of life and strengthening his bond with his homeland. As he returns to city life and grapples with his newfound insights and feelings, Juuso faces the complexities of identity, national pride, and friendships. At the start of the novel, the scene is set by a serene lakeside where a boat is preparing to depart. The protagonist, Juuso, expresses a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for the simple and profound life he experienced during the summer. He reflects on his growth and the bonds he forged with the locals, feeling both a sense of longing for his past experiences and excitement for the future. As he embarks on his journey back to the city, he contemplates the direction of his life and the essence of his identity as a Finnish citizen—torn between his privileged urban upbringing and the raw authenticity he discovered in the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41416 82255 82255