People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite
People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1966176
Novel • Fiction
Finnish Countryside • 1930s
1966
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite by Frans Emil Sillanpää explores the interactions and lives of rural Finnish individuals over a single summer night. The story captures the essence of human experiences, emotions, and nature's influence, providing a rich tapestry of life in a small community.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite by Frans Emil Sillanpää captures rural Finnish life with poetic prose and rich imagery. Critics praise its atmospheric depth and character development, although some find its slow pace challenging. The novel's exploration of nature and human connection is universally appreciated, offering a contemplative reading experience.
Who Should Read People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite?
A reader who enjoys lyrical, atmospheric narratives and nuanced portrayals of rural life would appreciate People in the Summer Night by Frans Emil Sillanpää. Fans of My Ántonia by Willa Cather or One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn might find a similar appeal.
397 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Frans Emil Sillanpää, the author of People in the Summer Night: An Epic Suite, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1939, making him the first and only Finnish author to receive this prestigious honor.
Set in the Finnish countryside, the book captures the essence of rural life and the profound connection between people and nature during the fleeting summer nights of Finland.
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Sillanpää's keen observation and deep appreciation for the complexities of human nature and rural community life earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his status as a prominent figure in Finnish literature.
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176
Novel • Fiction
Finnish Countryside • 1930s
1966
Adult
18+ years
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