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1864-1946
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A regional novel written in the early 20th century. It portrays early-19th-century village life in Satakunta—youth games, ritualized brawls, and strict honor codes—through the rise of Laikan Otto, a celebrated strongman from Loukkula. Key figures include the mild Parrilan Iisu, the spirited Anna of Kervilä, the jealous Hoijalan Esa, and the formidable Jarttu brothers, as rivalries, courtship, and community pride collide. The opening
