Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä by Edith Forssman

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Author Forssman, Edith, 1856-1928
Translator Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925
Title Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä
Note Reading ease score: 34.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Koti -- Muistoruno -- Rakkaudesta -- Vanha Maija -- Taistelu olemassa olosta -- Isoäidin tanssikengät -- Liikalainen -- Tulevaisuuden eteen.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä" by Edith Forssman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work seemingly delves into various aspects of life, exploring themes such as family, memories, love, and the significance of home, as indicated by the first story titled "Koti" which is set during the Christmas season. The narratives likely reflect on human emotions and relationships through different characters, evoking nostalgia and contemplation of life's deeper meanings. The opening of the collection introduces us to a train journey on Christmas Eve, where a doctor, his fellow travelers, and a young woman set the stage. The young woman expresses her longing for home and the joyous memories associated with Christmas, contrasting with the doctor's cynicism about the concept of 'home.' As she describes vivid scenes of her childhood home and the festive season, the doctor becomes introspective, revealing his own absence of such warmth in his life. The dialogue between the characters highlights the emotional depth associated with the idea of home, ultimately leaving the doctor yearning for the warmth and closeness he lacks. This opening sets a poignant tone for the themes of longing and connection that may permeate the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 43850
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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