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100 1 _aLeino, Eino,
_d1878-1926
245 1 0 _aElina: Murroskauden kertomus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-13
508 _aAnna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Elina: Murroskauden kertomus" by Eino Leino is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Heikki Takaharju, a young man deeply aware of the impending social revolution, as he navigates his ambitions and the complexities of his relationships, particularly with Elina, the wife of his friend Pekka. The novel examines themes of social change, personal ambition, and the struggle between ideals and reality. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Heikki Takaharju, a torpanpoika (a son of a tenant farmer) from South Häme, who possesses an exceptional intellect yet feels out of place among his peers focused on traditional academic pursuits. From a young age, he has foreseen a coming social upheaval, influenced by his background and experiences. His relationship with his mentor, a young schoolmaster, nurtures his burgeoning interest in statistics and economic issues. As he excels in his studies, Heikki’s drive intensifies, particularly his concern for the plight of the peasantry and the looming possibility of revolution. Heikki’s story unfolds against a backdrop of historical and political tensions, offering readers a glimpse into the tumultuous social landscape of Finland during that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63732
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