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100	1		_aLassila, Maiju, _d1868-1918
245	1	0	_aKilpakosijat: Kertomus
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-06-03
508			_aProduced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Kilpakosijat: Kertomus" by Maiju Lassila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Heikki Sikanen and his son Pekka, who live in the rural setting of Pielisjärvi. The narrative explores their lives, focusing on their struggles, particularly concerning the need to participate in rippikoulu (confirmation school) to secure their romantic futures and continue their family lineage. The opening of the novel introduces us to Heikki Sikanen, an unlettered yet hardworking man who has raised his son Pekka, also illiterate, in the same resilient spirit. With the death of a neighbor and the subsequent inheritance of a substantial dowry by Kaisa, the local widow, both father and son feel the pressure to secure her as a bride while addressing their lack of formal education. They plot to attend rippikoulu, wrestling with their ignorance and laziness, all while hinting at romantic aspirations. The chapter sets the tone for a blend of humor and rural drama, depicting the characters' reluctance to change amidst their aspirations for love and legacy. (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/49120
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