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Uniform Title: Gunvor Thorsdatter til Hærø. Finnish
Title: Herön kartanon Gunvor
Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Herön kartanon Gunvor" by Alvilde Prydz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the life and struggles of Gunvor, the daughter of the formidable Elina-rouva, as they navigate the challenges of maintaining their ancestral home amidst changing fortunes and societal expectations. With themes of family loyalty, love, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, readers are drawn into the intricate dynamics of their lives. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene along the rugged coastline, exploring the deep connection between the local people and the sea. It contrasts the ferocity of nature with the quiet resilience of the characters, particularly Gunvor and her mother, Elina. As Gunvor assists in reviving the family's dwindling estate, their relationship is further complicated by Gunvor's engagement to Svein Torgersen. The narrative reveals their shared struggles against societal pressures and the weight of familial expectations, painting a portrait of a strong young woman determined to forge her own path while honoring her heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Prydz, Alvilde, 1848-1922
EBook No.: 63717
Published: Nov 11, 2020
Downloads: 41
Language: Finnish
Subject: Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Gunvor Thorsdatter til Hærø. Finnish
Title: Herön kartanon Gunvor
Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Herön kartanon Gunvor" by Alvilde Prydz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to the life and struggles of Gunvor, the daughter of the formidable Elina-rouva, as they navigate the challenges of maintaining their ancestral home amidst changing fortunes and societal expectations. With themes of family loyalty, love, and the conflict between tradition and modernity, readers are drawn into the intricate dynamics of their lives. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene along the rugged coastline, exploring the deep connection between the local people and the sea. It contrasts the ferocity of nature with the quiet resilience of the characters, particularly Gunvor and her mother, Elina. As Gunvor assists in reviving the family's dwindling estate, their relationship is further complicated by Gunvor's engagement to Svein Torgersen. The narrative reveals their shared struggles against societal pressures and the weight of familial expectations, painting a portrait of a strong young woman determined to forge her own path while honoring her heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Prydz, Alvilde, 1848-1922
EBook No.: 63717
Published: Nov 11, 2020
Downloads: 41
Language: Finnish
Subject: Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.