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Title: Kotihengettäriä

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kotihengettäriä" by Eva Hirn is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work appears to explore the lives and dynamics of domestic servants and their relationships with the families they serve, particularly focusing on the character Lotta, an experienced and competent servant. As she navigates her role within a transitioning household, the story hints at broader themes of social class, responsibility, and personal care within the context of early modern Finnish society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lotta, a dedicated and capable domestic servant, who has been entrusted to marry into the Sevinen family. Lotta comes from a background of hard work and resilience, and her character is painted with a strong sense of independence and capability. Despite the long working hours and her deep emotional connection to the family's children, she struggles to adjust to the changes brought about by her new urban environment after moving from the countryside. Lotta's caring nature allows her to bond with the children, and she becomes well-regarded in the household, even as she faces the trials of bureaucracy and the emerging modernity of her role. The narrative begins to intertwine her personal aspirations and the dynamics of family life, setting the stage for both inner conflict and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hirn, Eva, 1877-1948

EBook No.: 66811

Published: Nov 24, 2021

Downloads: 33

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Kotihengettäriä

Note: Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Summary: "Kotihengettäriä" by Eva Hirn is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work appears to explore the lives and dynamics of domestic servants and their relationships with the families they serve, particularly focusing on the character Lotta, an experienced and competent servant. As she navigates her role within a transitioning household, the story hints at broader themes of social class, responsibility, and personal care within the context of early modern Finnish society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lotta, a dedicated and capable domestic servant, who has been entrusted to marry into the Sevinen family. Lotta comes from a background of hard work and resilience, and her character is painted with a strong sense of independence and capability. Despite the long working hours and her deep emotional connection to the family's children, she struggles to adjust to the changes brought about by her new urban environment after moving from the countryside. Lotta's caring nature allows her to bond with the children, and she becomes well-regarded in the household, even as she faces the trials of bureaucracy and the emerging modernity of her role. The narrative begins to intertwine her personal aspirations and the dynamics of family life, setting the stage for both inner conflict and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hirn, Eva, 1877-1948

EBook No.: 66811

Published: Nov 24, 2021

Downloads: 33

Language: Finnish

Subject: Finnish fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.