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050 4 _aPH
100 1 _aJärnefelt, Arvid,
_d1861-1932
245 1 0 _aMaaemon lapsia :
_bKertomus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-31
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Maaemon lapsia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a historical context where ancient conquerors invade a land, provoking a struggle between the invaders and the native gods. The main character introduced in the opening portion is Kinturin Janne, a torppari (tenant farmer) who grapples with the challenges of poverty, family responsibilities, and a sense of loss as he navigates the complexities of his life. The beginning of the novel sets a vivid backdrop of a world steeped in ancient myths and the harsh realities of rural life. Kinturi is portrayed as a hardworking father with nine children, struggling to provide for his family amidst financial strain and social pressures. In the opening chapters, he visits the local store, where a blend of humor and sorrow emerges in his interactions with the shopkeeper and the townspeople. As Kinturi purchases mouse traps—a symbol of his attempts to control his chaotic situation—his inner turmoil begins to unfold, revealing his fears of losing his home and his alienation from his wife, Mari. Through Kinturi's eyes, the reader is drawn into the themes of personal struggle, community ties, and the timeless quest for dignity in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15514
999 _c56902
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