Project Gutenberg 2017-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 55 Lassila, Maiju 1868 1918 Untola, Algoth Rantamala, Irmari Tietäväinen, Algoth Tietavainen, Algoth Vatanen, J. I. Kuoleman rajoilla: Kertomus Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kuoleman rajoilla: Kertomus" by Maiju Lassila is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of despair, poverty, and the human condition. The story centers around Juho Kokko, a factory worker grappling with sorrow and hopelessness after the deaths of his wife and child, exacerbated by social issues like labor strikes and economic hardship. His internal struggle intertwines with his relationships and the broader societal challenges faced by the working class. The opening of the novel introduces Juho in a state of deep emotional turmoil, having contemplated suicide and feeling utterly defeated by life’s hardships. As he navigates his days, he reflects on the loss of his family, the harsh realities of his existence, and the weight of societal pressures, symbolized by his self-destructive thoughts. Juho's interactions with others reveal a community burdened by economic strife, accentuating his isolation and longing for connection, particularly with Anna Suni, a girl from the factory. Through vivid imagery and introspective dialogue, the beginning establishes a somber tone that sets the stage for Juho's inner battle and the exploration of life on the fringes of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 153377 153317 2024-09-22T15:20:36.447373 2023-09-23T13:16:03.429010 text/html text/html 153370 153310 2024-09-22T15:20:36.718554 2023-09-23T13:16:03.577004 text/html text/html 124382 2024-09-22T15:20:43.383352 application/epub+zip 125105 2024-09-22T15:20:39.931362 application/epub+zip 119987 2024-09-22T15:20:38.740362 application/epub+zip 285422 2024-09-22T15:20:45.810841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269634 2024-09-22T15:20:42.420342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230094 2022-09-24T23:21:26.592511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131952 131943 2024-09-22T15:20:36.160431 2023-09-23T13:16:03.242990 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 127122 2017-05-23T11:03:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 49353 2017-05-23T11:03:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19299 2024-11-22T14:05:20.726350 application/rdf+xml 15612 2024-09-22T15:20:39.269354 image/jpeg 4252 2024-09-22T15:20:39.002399 image/jpeg 124885 2024-09-22T15:20:36.736376 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia