Vangittuja sieluja: Novelleja by L. Onerva

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Author Onerva, L., 1882-1972
Title Vangittuja sieluja: Novelleja
Note Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Vangittuja sieluja -- Jumalien hämärä -- Sahan tyttö ja hovin tyttö -- Vanha näyttelijä -- Kiusaus -- Muodonvaihdoksia -- Pahan omantunnon päivä -- Uskottu -- Isää etsimässä -- Paratiisi-unelma.
Credits Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Vangittuja sieluja: Novelleja" by L. Onerva is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century." The work explores the nuanced internal struggles of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of entrapment, identity, and female empowerment against societal constraints. Central to the opening story is Toini, whose life is overshadowed by her oppressive marriage to Uoti Pallari, illuminating her profound sense of isolation and yearning for freedom. "At the start of the collection, Toini is depicted as a solitary figure in her dimly lit home, reflecting on her life as the subdued wife of a man who has manipulated her financial and social autonomy." Through her introspection, it becomes clear that Toini feels trapped, perceiving her marriage as a prison that has stifled her spirit and desires. Her thoughts reveal a conflict between her inner strength and her outward passivity, as she grapples with the shame of her dependence and the societal expectations of femininity. As the narrative unfolds, Toini's isolation is contrasted with her fleeting connection with her friend Pirkko, suggesting a glimmer of solidarity and the potential for action, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of women's roles and agency in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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