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humor· Finland

The Year of the Hare

by Arto Paasilinna
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1975Finnish
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About This Book

Arto Paasilinna's The Year of the Hare (1975) stands as one of the most significant works of humor of its era. The Year of the Hare is a humorous and philosophical novel about a journalist who abandons his conventional life to wander the Finnish countryside with a hare. Paasilinna's work is known for its wit, charm, and exploration of themes such as freedom, nature, and the search for meaning in life. The book has gained international popularity and is considered a classic of Finnish literature. Themes of freedom, nature, search for meaning run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorArto Paasilinna
Published1975
Country of Origin🇫🇮 Finland
LanguageFinnish
Categoryhumor
ISBN9780143117926
Editorial Score30/100
Country of Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Year of the Hare about?

The Year of the Hare is a humorous and philosophical novel about a journalist who abandons his conventional life to wander the Finnish countryside with a hare. Paasilinna's work is known for its wit, charm, and exploration of themes such as freedom, nature, and the search for meaning in life. The book has gained international popularity and is considered a classic of Finnish literature.

Who wrote The Year of the Hare?

The Year of the Hare was written by Arto Paasilinna, from Finland. First published in 1975.

What awards has The Year of the Hare won?

The Year of the Hare has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Year of the Hare worth reading?

The Year of the Hare is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in freedom, nature, search for meaning.

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What category is The Year of the Hare?

The Year of the Hare is classified as humor.

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The Year of the Hare originates from Finland's literary tradition. Explore more books from Finland on our country page.

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