The Teerelä Family

Santeri AlkioProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
376K words
Chapters
38

Tags

Foreign Language Books Foreign Literature Country LifeCountry SocietyPortrait GalleryFamily BondsEthical ConflictDaily ReflectionsRealismHeartwarming NarrativeNordic SettingFinnish Literature

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.Teerelän perhe by Santeri AlkioAuthor: Alkio, Santeri, 1862-1930,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: May 30, 2012

Editor's review

Teerelän perhe is a novel by the Finnish author Santeri Alkio, published as a public-domain ebook in the Finnish language and literature category; the original is in Finnish. Alkio was both a novelist and a social activist, and his writing often concerns rural life, family ethics, and the spiritual predicaments of ordinary people; this work likewise continues a realistic, plain narrative style. For Chinese readers, its value lies first in its linguistic and regional rarity: it offers direct access to the Finnish original and a view of family structures, values, and everyday details in Finnish rural society from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The barrier to reading lies mainly in the language, not in the difficulty of the plot. It is suitable as advanced reading for learners of Finnish, or as background reading for readers in comparative literature and Nordic studies; it is not well suited to those seeking only a Chinese story for entertainment.

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Reading tips

  1. First learn about Alkio's life and historical context, then enter the main text; character motivations will be easier to understand.
  2. When reading in Finnish, note unfamiliar words and typical sentence patterns chapter by chapter, combining language learning with understanding of the text.
  3. You may first read the opening and the ending to grasp the overall direction of the family relationships, then return to read the middle chapters in detail.
  4. If reading is difficult, Finnish audio resources or simplified versions can help, but be careful to distinguish them from the original.

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Contents

  1. 1
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  3. 3
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  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
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  11. 11
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  18. 18
  19. 19
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  21. 21
  22. 22
  23. 23
  24. 24
  25. 25
  26. 26
  27. 27
  28. 28
  29. 29
  30. 30
  31. 31
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  34. 34
  35. 35
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  37. 37
  38. 38

FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book? The materials do not mention a Chinese translation; the version provided is a Finnish-language public-domain ebook. Chinese readers who wish to read it can search for a Chinese translation themselves; if none exists, they will need to use Finnish or compare with translations in other languages.
Is it suitable for Finnish beginners? Not very suitable for complete beginners. This is a complete full-length novel, and its vocabulary and syntax are a heavy burden for beginners. It is advisable to first master basic grammar and common words, then enter it through close reading in sections, or first move on from simplified reading materials.
Who is the author Alkio? Santeri Alkio (1862–1930) was a Finnish writer and social activist. His works mostly draw on rural and family life and concern the ethical and spiritual situation of ordinary people. This book is one of his novels; the specific plot should be based on the original book.

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About the author

Santeri Alkio Author · Finnish · 1862–1930

Santeri Alkio (1862–1930) was a Finnish writer, politician and journalist, born in Laihia. Originally surnamed Filander, he joined the Young Finnish Party in his early years, later became a leading thinker of the Agrarian League, and founded the newspaper Ilkka. As a literary author, he wrote novels such as Puukkojunkkarit and Uusi aika; the library holds thirteen of his works, including Eeva and Jaakko Jaakonpoika. His writings are largely drawn from Finnish rural life and the condition of the peasantry, combining social realism with an Enlightenment spirit. Public information is limited, so a detailed account of his life and the phases of his writing cannot be given.