Which beloved 1912 lyric-humorous novel by Oskar Luts depicts school life at Paunvere parish school featuring characters Arno Tali and Joosep Toots?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Kevade
- Step 1: Oskar Luts published Kevade (Spring: Pictures of School Life) in two parts in 1912–1913. Step 2. It tells the warm and humorous story of pupils attending a rural parish school. Answer: Kevade. Why not the others: Suvi (1918) and Sügis (1938) are later sequels in the Paunvere cycle; Talve was published posthumously.
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