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040 _aUtSlPG
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100 1 _aFinne, Jalmari,
_d1874-1938
245 1 0 _aMe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-04
505 0 _aLukijat -- Arvostelijat -- Sivistyneet -- Siveelliset -- Näyttelijät -- Taiteilijat -- Sanomalehtimiehet -- Ylioppilaat -- Pyhimykset ja marttyyrit -- Elätit.
508 _aTapio Riikonen
520 _a"Me" by Jalmari Finne is a critical social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores the author's reflections on Finnish identity, culture, and the societal trends of his time, with a sharp focus on self-satisfaction and hypocrisy among various groups within society. At the start of the book, the author addresses the reader directly, discussing the Finnish tendency to use the pronoun "we" as a substitute for "I." He criticizes the collective narcissism of the Finnish people, suggesting that they often project an inflated sense of self-importance. The author positions himself as both an observer and participant in this behavior, engaging in a reflective exploration of literature and criticism. He challenges the reader to confront their own complacency and the superficial nature of Finnish societal norms, indicating that his writing will serve as a form of both introspection and critique. Overall, he sets the tone for a satirical examination of various societal roles, from critics to artists, underscoring the pervasive culture of self-deception and criticism in Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62556
999 _c103380
_d103380