Samasta kodista

Marja SalmelaProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 395K words
Chapters: 40

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.Samasta kodista by Marja SalmelaAuthor: Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Nov 17, 2014

Editor's review

This is a Finnish-language eBook from Project Gutenberg's public-domain catalogue. The work is by Marja Salmela (1875–1924); its title suggests a domestic narrative, and it will appeal to readers curious about Finnish literary texts from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Its value lies less in the fluency of a modern bestseller than in the language and period atmosphere of the original: the vocabulary, syntax and observation of family life preserve the texture of Finnish writing from a century ago. Reading it is more a comparative cultural excursion than a pursuit of plot. If you have some Finnish or are researching Nordic literature and language, this book can serve as a short textual sample for experiencing how the author writes about everyday space. Note that the original offers limited information; readers should not expect an introduction or annotations, and are best advised to treat it as primary material to read slowly alongside a dictionary and background sources.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with basic Finnish reading ability who want to encounter modern Finnish domestic narrative
Those researching Nordic literature or Finnish-language corpora who need original texts
Anyone interested in public-domain eBooks and nineteenth-century European writing on everyday life
Language learners willing to read slowly and savour the texture of a century-old language with the help of a dictionary

Not a good fit for

Readers with no Finnish at all who hope to read the story directly
Beginners expecting modern typography, annotations or introductory guidance
Those who prefer fast-paced plots and have limited patience for older narrative styles

Reading tips

First skim the title and paragraph structure to gauge the narrative pace, then decide whether to read straight through or focus on selected passages.
Keep a Finnish dictionary at hand and note recurring everyday vocabulary separately to build up a corpus.
Read it alongside Nordic domestic fiction from the same period to appreciate differences in historical context.
There is no need to finish it in one sitting; read in sections by chapter or theme and write two or three summarizing sentences after each.

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FAQ

What level of language is needed to read this book?

The text is in Finnish, so at least basic reading ability is needed, along with a dictionary for long sentences and older expressions. Readers with no Finnish will find it very hard to enter the text directly and should first build up basic grammar and common vocabulary.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

It is a free public-domain eBook that preserves the original language and basic textual appearance, usually without a contemporary introduction or detailed annotations. Readers get a relatively raw text suited to research or language learning, not to those seeking reading aids for leisure.

Is the content easy to understand?

The title points to domestic subject matter, but the original provides limited information and the specific plot must be judged from the text itself. Because it was written long ago, its syntax and vocabulary differ from contemporary Finnish; read it slowly as source material rather than expecting the smoothness of a modern novel.

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About the author

Marja Salmela Author · Finnish · 1875–1924

Marja Salmela (1875–1924) was a Finnish writer, born Maria Stenroth, who grew up in Laukas and later moved to Karina. She began writing in the early twentieth century and took an active part in the temperance and women's movements, commitments that deeply shaped her writing. In a life of fewer than fifty years she left nine works, including novels and short-story collections. Her representative works include The Victim of Her Dreams, A Segment of Two People's Journey, and Martti Jänne, as well as The Blood-Red Rose, a collection of stories from Italy. Her writing is marked by a religious sensibility and a concern for the lower classes, with particular attention to women's circumstances and inner lives, conveyed in a plain and compassionate style. Public information about her is limited, and many details of her life and work remain to be studied, yet the works available already reveal a distinctive voice in Finnish literature attentive to society's marginalized people.