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Juha

Juha by Juhani Aho
By: (1861-1921)

Juha by Juhani Aho is a captivating novel that presents a compelling portrait of life in rural Finland in the late 19th century. The story follows the titular character, Juha, a hardworking and honest farmer who struggles to navigate the complex societal expectations and personal desires that shape his world.

Aho's writing is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the Finnish countryside and its inhabitants. Through Juha's eyes, we witness the joys and hardships of daily life, the intricate relationships between neighbors and family members, and the moral dilemmas that come with trying to do what is right in a world that is often cruel and unjust.

One of the novel's strengths is its exploration of themes such as duty, honor, and love, all of which are woven into the fabric of Juha's life. As he grapples with the competing demands of tradition and progress, Juha is forced to confront his own flaws and shortcomings, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him.

Overall, Juha is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that offers a nuanced look at the complexities of human nature and the challenges of living with integrity in a society that is not always fair. Aho's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations make this a compelling read for anyone interested in Finnish literature or historical fiction.

Book Description:
Juha on Juhani Ahon vuonna 1911 ilmestynyt romaani. Sitä pidetään yhtenä kirjailijansa merkittävimmistä teoksista. Juhan ilmestyessä Aho oli jo vakiinnuttanut paikkansa Suomen "kansalliskirjailijana". Romaania on luonnehdittu Ahon teoksista klassisimmaksi ja samalla nykyaikaisimmaksi. Eeppisestä muodostaan huolimatta Juha on täynnä sisäistä draamaa.

Juha sijoittuu tarkasti määrittelemättömään historialliseen aikaan, tarinassa viitatun kaskenpolton ja heimosotien perusteella kenties 1600- tai 1700-luvulle. Ajankohtaa ei kuitenkaan pidetä erityisen tärkeänä, sillä kyse on ikuisesta, ajattomasta aiheesta. Tapahtumapaikka on yhtä epämääräinen, kenties Kainuu tai Pohjois-Karjala, joka tapauksessa Suomen ja Venäjän rajaseutu. On mahdollista, että Juha perustuu kansan suussa kulkeneeseen legendaan, jossa kainuulainen emäntä katosi Venäjän puolelle ja palasi takaisin talon karjan mukana.
(Kuvaus Wikipediasta)

Additional information: this project was started by Ylex_tänään; also active in this project (apart from the readers) were: Illiterati, TriciaG, Maire Rhode and Catish. Juhani Aho was a pseudonym for Johannes Brofeldt (1861-1921).


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Reviews (Rated: 1 Stars - 2 reviews)

Reviewer: - October 20, 2018
Subject: Oh well
My very favourite story of Juhani Aho. But: too many narrators. Some of the readers are worst of ever.
Reviewer: - October 17, 2018
Subject: Just NO.
Absolutelly disaster! 99% of this book narrators are just Horrible! Waste of time listening them.


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