Karsikko (1905)

By Yrjo Weijola

Book Overview

Karsikko is a book written by Yrjo Weijola and first published in 1905. The book is written in the Finnish language and is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Karsikko, who is the son of a wealthy farmer. Karsikko is a curious and adventurous boy who dreams of exploring the world beyond his small village.As Karsikko grows up, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the traditional way of life in his village. He is fascinated by the new ideas and technologies that are emerging in the world, and he longs to be a part of them. However, his father is resistant to change and insists that Karsikko follow in his footsteps and take over the family farm.Despite his father's wishes, Karsikko decides to leave the village and pursue his dreams. He travels to the city and becomes involved in the world of industry and commerce. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, both good and bad, and experiences both success and failure.Through Karsikko's journey, the book explores themes of ambition, tradition, and the struggle between the old and the new. It also provides a glimpse into Finnish society during a time of great change and upheaval.Overall, Karsikko is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Finnish history and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104240610
• ISBN13: 9781104240615
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"