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Title: Kansan keskeltä : Kuvaus keväältä 1899
Original Publication: Finland: Werner Söderström, 1900, reprint 1956.
Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "Kansan keskeltä: Kuvaus keväältä 1899" by Maila Talvio is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a unique glimpse into Finnish society of the time, capturing the nuanced relationships and socio-political dynamics through the experiences of Iida, a young woman navigating her life amid the cultural and political shifts in Finland. The opening of the book introduces us to Iida as she interacts with her acquaintance, Master Airanen, highlighting her feelings of excitement and trepidation about the prospect of travel and personal growth. Iida is depicted as a bright and socially aware young woman who oscillates between traditional expectations and her aspirations for freedom and individuality. As their conversation unfolds, the reader senses her longing for change, her anxieties about her homeland, and the hint of impending societal challenges, setting the stage for her growth and exploration throughout the narrative. The early descriptions of Iida’s world hint at a larger socio-political landscape that will likely intertwine with her personal journey, as her thoughts and dreams reflect a wider concern for her nation's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 70798
Published: May 19, 2023
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Kansan keskeltä : Kuvaus keväältä 1899
Original Publication: Finland: Werner Söderström, 1900, reprint 1956.
Note: Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Summary: "Kansan keskeltä: Kuvaus keväältä 1899" by Maila Talvio is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative offers a unique glimpse into Finnish society of the time, capturing the nuanced relationships and socio-political dynamics through the experiences of Iida, a young woman navigating her life amid the cultural and political shifts in Finland. The opening of the book introduces us to Iida as she interacts with her acquaintance, Master Airanen, highlighting her feelings of excitement and trepidation about the prospect of travel and personal growth. Iida is depicted as a bright and socially aware young woman who oscillates between traditional expectations and her aspirations for freedom and individuality. As their conversation unfolds, the reader senses her longing for change, her anxieties about her homeland, and the hint of impending societal challenges, setting the stage for her growth and exploration throughout the narrative. The early descriptions of Iida’s world hint at a larger socio-political landscape that will likely intertwine with her personal journey, as her thoughts and dreams reflect a wider concern for her nation's future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 70798
Published: May 19, 2023
Downloads: 54
Language: Finnish
Subject: Finnish fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.