Valkea kansa by Ilma Virtala
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"Valkea kansa" by Ilma Virtala is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the themes of war and national identity during the turbulent times of Finnish civil strife. The narrative primarily follows the character of Lieutenant Jouko Toivonen as he navigates the challenges posed by warfare, personal loss, and the bonds formed among soldiers. At the start of "Valkea kansa," we are introduced to a quiet,
intense moment as Jouko Toivonen, a jaeger lieutenant, reflects on the tension and responsibilities of the impending conflict. Surrounded by his troops on a snowy night, he contemplates the memories of his late sister while preparing for a military mission. As they encounter a group of enemy soldiers, tensions rise, leading to confrontations that blur personal emotions with the harsh realities of war. This opening sets the stage for a story that intertwines personal grief with the broader struggles of a nation in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Virtala, Ilma, 1886-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Valkea kansa |
| Original Publication | Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1918. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73482 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73482-8 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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