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100 1 _aKataja, Väinö,
_d1867-1914
245 1 0 _aMaalaiskuvia 2: Kokoelma novelleja
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-03-19
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Maalaiskuvia 2: Kokoelma novelleja" by Väinö Kataja is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work depicts rural life in Finland, exploring various themes and characters often rooted in the countryside's culture and struggles. The stories delve into the lives of farmers, their challenges, and the intertwined relationships within their communities. At the start of the collection, the story "Niittymatoja hävittämässä" introduces the character Aukusti Joakim, who is alarmed by the appearance of invasive 'niittymadot' (meadow worms) devastating his fields. As he observes the damage, he grapples with frustration and considers retaliatory measures against his neighbor. The narrative captures his interactions with fellow villagers and an agronomist sent to help address the infestation, revealing local attitudes and the communal response to agriculture-related issues. The opening establishes a humorous yet poignant portrayal of rural life and camaraderie amid adversity. (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/51506
999 _c92344
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