«The Seven Brothers» in Finnish with a Parallel Translation

Book The Seven Brothers (Seitsemän veljestä) in Finnish
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Original title: 
Seitsemän veljestä
Author: 
Language: 
Finnish
Difficulty: 
C2
Year: 
1873
Number of pages: 
296

The novel tells the story of seven orphaned brothers living in rural Finland who rebel against societal expectations and traditional norms. Faced with the pressure to conform, especially in learning to read and adapt to community life, they flee to the wilderness to live independently. Their journey is filled with struggles, conflicts, and moments of self-discovery as they grapple with their flaws and learn the value of responsibility, cooperation, and resilience.