02488cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500670014926400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250800310043352013590046453400450182365300560186865300480192465300590197265300590203185600430209099900170213356116UtSlPG20260610134307.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aGR1 aHäyhä, Johannes,d1839-191310aKuvaelmia itä-suomalaisten vanhoista tavoista 6: Naimistavat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-12-03  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Kuvaelmia itä-suomalaisten vanhoista tavoista 6: Naimistavat" by Johannes Häyhä is a cultural and historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into traditional marriage customs and courtship practices among the Eastern Finnish people, showcasing the rich tapestry of social interactions surrounding these significant events. Through its exploration of characters and societal norms, the text likely reflects the complexities of familial expectations and romantic aspirations within this cultural context.  The opening of the book introduces us to various characters and the lively discussions among them regarding marriage prospects, particularly focusing on Niemelän Kaisa, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. As the community buzzes with activity, male suitors, such as Lahtelan Matti and Lippolan Juhana, prepare to propose to Kaisa, each displaying a mix of confidence and rivalry. The dialogue highlights the customs and social dynamics of courtship, revealing not only the men's aspirations for Kaisa but also her own sentiments and thoughts on potential matches. The passage intricately weaves together the expectations of family, community interactions, and the vibrant traditions that accompany the process of marrying off daughters in this culturally rich setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinns -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore  aKarelia (Russia) -- Social life and customs  aFamilies -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore  aVillages -- Russia (Federation) -- Karelia -- Folklore40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56116  c96947d96947