Kurjuksen kulukusta pelastunna: Entisestään vähissä meärin loajennettu murrejuttu

Name: Kurjuksen kulukusta pelastunna: Entisestään vähissä meärin loajennettu murrejuttu
Author: Kaarlo Hemmo

By Kaarlo Hemmo

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Mythology, Legends & Folklore

About This Book

The volume opens with a concise scholarly account situating a traditional belief in a vast sea chasm or maelstrom within classical and northern lore. It then presents a vernacular, first-person dialect narrative in which a shoemaker's son recounts his childhood, reluctant schooling, apprenticeship, and later maritime misadventure. The narrator describes fear, deprivation, and the crew's struggle when a violent sea current threatens to drag the ship into a bottomless void, and portrays survival, local speech, and folkloric imagery that link everyday life to ancient seafaring fears.

About the Author

Kaarlo Hemmo

Kaarlo Hemmo was a Finnish author known for his contributions to literature through a variety of works that often reflect on everyday life and societal themes. His notable titles include "Ilman vaan aikojaan: Pieniä juttuja" and "Järkimiehet miettimässä," which showcase his ability to blend humor with insightful commentary. Hemmo's writings are characterized by their exploration of human experiences and local dialects, making them a unique part of Finnish literary heritage. With a collection of eight works, he has left a mark on the literary landscape, particularly in the realm of short stories and essays.