Meren takaa II by Aino Kallas
"Meren takaa II" by Aino Kallas is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a summer in Estonia, the story follows Juhan Hallik, a Petrozavodsk high school teacher, and a young student named Georgevitsh, exploring themes of youth, longing, and the search for identity in a world laden with personal and societal expectations. The narrative presents a vivid depiction of their interactions against the serene yetprofound landscape of summer, intertwined with emerging complexities of their lives. The opening of the novel introduces us to Juhan Hallik, who is seeking a moment of solitude in the woods after a taxing school year. As he attempts to escape his responsibilities and enjoy a brief respite, he is approached by Georgevitsh, a seemingly conflicted youth asking for money. Their dialogue reveals Georgevitsh's struggle with his identity and habits, underscoring his tumultuous journey during the summer. It establishes a foundation for the exploration of their relationship and individual challenges, drawing readers into their lives and the unfolding events that will shape their summer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kallas, Aino, 1878-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meren takaa II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Kesä -- Saarenmaan profeetta -- Pyhän isän lähetti -- Bathseba Saarenmaalla -- Sotilaan äiti -- Pieni kiinalainen aasi -- Salakuljettaja -- Häät -- Kaksi lapsuuden muistoa: 1) Yö. 2) Valhe -- Kun vanha polvi kaatuu. |
| Credits | Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56930 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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