
KUKKASIA
MARIA FURUHJELM
SISÄLLYS:
A modest cabin tucked into a quiet forest forms the heart of this vivid portrait of rural Finland. Young Jaakko lives with his hardworking parents and three small siblings, sharing simple moments around a hearth while the surrounding fields sway under summer sun. The narrative captures the rhythm of daily chores, modest meals and the steady faith that sustains the family through ordinary hardships.
When a relentless drought turns the harvest to dust and a sudden illness grips the father, the household is thrust into desperate scarcity. The children’s pleas for their beloved goats and cows echo the wider struggle for survival, while the mother takes on endless labor to keep the family fed. Determined and compassionate, Jaakko decides to seek work beyond the forest, hoping his effort will bring relief to those he loves.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (238K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2021-12-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1846–1916
A Finnish writer and public educator, she used stories and practical essays to speak about everyday life, children, and women’s place in society. Her work joined literature with a strong sense of social purpose.
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