In Dire Straits

Robert KiljanderProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 52K words
Chapters: 6

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Pahassa pulassa by Robert KiljanderAuthor: Kiljander, Robert, 1848-1924,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Jan 11, 2007

Editor's review

Pahassa pulassa is a work by Finnish author Robert Kiljander (1848–1924), released by Project Gutenberg as a Finnish-language electronic edition. The available information confirms only its author, language, and public-domain e-book source, and provides no plot summary, so no specific plot description should be given. From an editorial perspective, its value lies mainly in offering Finnish readers and scholars of Nordic literature a freely accessible public-domain text suitable for language learning, textual searching, and comparative reading within literary history. Readers are advised to first gain a basic understanding of nineteenth-century Finnish literature and its dramatic/narrative traditions before approaching the text, so as not to lose the thread due to linguistic and cultural distance. As a public-domain e-book, its formatting and annotations may be plain, and readers may wish to prepare dictionaries or bilingual materials for support. Overall, it is suitable as advanced Finnish reading material and as a supplementary text for Nordic literary studies, but not as light entertainment or an introductory reader.

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Proceed chapter by chapter and write brief summaries to help grasp narrative threads and character relationships.
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About the author

Robert Kiljander Author · Finnish · 1848–1924

Robert Kiljander (1848–1924) was a Finnish playwright who also worked as a postal official. He is known for humorous comedies that portray the everyday life of the small-town middle class, using light-hearted comedy to offer a gentle observation of human affairs; his works thus combine popular appeal with a fine sense of stagecraft. Ten of his works are held in this collection, including Waiting for Guests, Sanny Kortman's School, The Betrothal Feast and Pukkinen's Banquet. Most revolve around everyday situations such as courtship, entertaining guests and family dealings, with brisk plots and vivid characters. These plays are often classed as inspirational and coming-of-age reading, yet they rarely preach; instead, the characters reveal themselves through petty conflicts, allowing readers to sense the customs and mentality of Nordic small-town society. Public information on the details of his life is limited; what can be confirmed is chiefly his identity as a playwright and postal official and the thematic orientation of the works listed above.