Into a New World

Järnefelt Rauanheimo, Akseli, 1871-1932Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.2

Word count: 486K words
Chapters: 49

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.Uuteen maailmaan by Akseli Järnefelt RauanheimoAuthor: Järnefelt Rauanheimo, Akseli, 1871-1932,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Sep 19, 2018

Editor's review

This is a work of Finnish literature, belonging to the Finno-Ugric language and literature category, prepared and released by Project Gutenberg in September 2018. The author, Akseli Järnefelt Rauanheimo (1871–1932), was a Finnish writer, and the book is written in Finnish; for Chinese readers this is closer to reading an original-language text than a translation. Its value lies in offering learners of Finnish and students of Finnish or comparative literature a direct entry into the original text, and it can also serve as a sample of Finnish narrative literature from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. As a public-domain ebook, the text is easily accessible and suits extensive reading for language learners or as supplementary material for literary research. Readers are advised to use a dictionary and background materials, and not to rush the plot but to attend to language style and narrative rhythm. For readers unfamiliar with Finnish, the barrier to entry is high, and the book is better suited to those with clear language-learning or research goals.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate and advanced language learners of Finnish who need original texts for extensive reading
Readers researching Finnish literature or Finno-Ugric literature
Enthusiasts interested in Nordic literature who are willing to read the original with reference works
Teachers who need public-domain electronic texts for teaching or course preparation

Not a good fit for

Ordinary readers with no Finnish at all who want an easy story to read
Readers expecting a Chinese translation or a bilingual edition
People who only want a quick grasp of the plot and are unwilling to consult dictionaries and background materials

Reading tips

First read through once without worrying about full comprehension, marking unfamiliar words and difficult sentences, then read chapter by chapter closely and organize vocabulary.
Read with a Finnish dictionary or online translation tools, focusing on recording high-frequency words and sentence patterns.
Briefly learn about the author's life and the background of Finnish literature before reading to help understand the narrative context.
Use it alongside short texts from Finnish textbooks, treating the book as extracurricular extensive reading material.

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FAQ

Is this book a Chinese translation?

No. This is the original Finnish text, a public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, with no Chinese translation attached. Chinese readers need some Finnish reading ability or must rely on dictionaries and translation tools.

Can I read this book without any Finnish foundation?

It is not really advisable. The whole book is in Finnish and is a literary work, with sentence patterns and vocabulary that are not friendly to beginners. Without any foundation, reading will be very difficult; it is better to build a language foundation through textbooks or courses first.

Is this book suitable for learning Finnish?

It can serve as extensive reading material for intermediate and advanced learners. It provides authentic samples of literary language, but is harder than everyday conversation textbooks. Use it with a dictionary and focus on accumulating vocabulary and becoming familiar with sentence patterns; you need not understand everything at once.

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About the author

Järnefelt Rauanheimo, Akseli, 1871-1932 Author

Akseli Järnefelt Rauanheimo (1871–1932) was a Finnish author whose writing centres on emigration and the lives of Finns abroad. Three of his works are held in this collection: Uuteen maailmaan, which depicts the journey to the New World; Suomalaiset Amerikassa, an account of Finnish life in America; and Kohtaloonsa kompastunut. These titles show his attention to the experience of leaving Finland, settling in an unfamiliar society, and the hopes and hardships of transatlantic migration, with a documentary, observant quality that records the life of immigrant communities. Public information about his biography, education and literary standing is limited, and no speculation is offered here; his works may be read as literary source material on Finnish immigrant experience in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.