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Squire Hellman: And Other Stories (1893)

Squire Hellman: And Other Stories (1893)

Aho, Juhani

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ISBN10: 1164862499
ISBN13: 9781164862499
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Squire Hellman: And Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Finnish author Juhani Aho and first published in 1893. The book features a total of 13 stories, each of which provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in rural Finland during the late 19th century.The titular story, Squire Hellman, follows the life of a wealthy landowner who is forced to confront his own mortality after suffering a stroke. Other stories in the collection explore themes such as love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.Despite being written over a century ago, Aho's stories still resonate with readers today. His vivid descriptions of the Finnish countryside and the people who inhabit it create a powerful sense of time and place, while his characters are both relatable and deeply human.Overall, Squire Hellman: And Other Stories is a timeless classic of Finnish literature, and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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