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Title: Hanna : Romaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Hanna: Romaani" by Bertha von Suttner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the emotional turmoil of its main character, Hanna Ballmann, as she navigates a turbulent and unfulfilled relationship with her husband, Ewald, and the seductive allure of a passionate love from another man, Count Edelberg. This intricate narrative delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the internal struggle between duty and desire, particularly focusing on the choices and sacrifices made by women. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Johanna Ballmann in a moment of deep emotional distress as she contemplates writing a farewell letter to her husband, Ewald. Her internal conflict is palpable as she grapples with feelings of guilt and longing, contrasted against her mundane domestic life. As the narrative shifts, Ewald is depicted as a serious and reserved professor, while Hanna's vivacity and yearning for a more passionate existence lead her to an intriguing encounter with Count Edelberg. This sets the stage for a love story marked by romantic ideals and the harsh realities of societal constraints and personal integrity, compelling readers to consider Hanna's choices and the potential consequences that unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914
Translator: Hertta S.
EBook No.: 71801
Published: Oct 4, 2023
Downloads: 25
Language: Finnish
Subject: Austrian 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.
Title: Hanna : Romaani
Original Publication: Helsinki: Otava, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Hanna: Romaani" by Bertha von Suttner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the emotional turmoil of its main character, Hanna Ballmann, as she navigates a turbulent and unfulfilled relationship with her husband, Ewald, and the seductive allure of a passionate love from another man, Count Edelberg. This intricate narrative delves into themes of identity, societal expectations, and the internal struggle between duty and desire, particularly focusing on the choices and sacrifices made by women. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Johanna Ballmann in a moment of deep emotional distress as she contemplates writing a farewell letter to her husband, Ewald. Her internal conflict is palpable as she grapples with feelings of guilt and longing, contrasted against her mundane domestic life. As the narrative shifts, Ewald is depicted as a serious and reserved professor, while Hanna's vivacity and yearning for a more passionate existence lead her to an intriguing encounter with Count Edelberg. This sets the stage for a love story marked by romantic ideals and the harsh realities of societal constraints and personal integrity, compelling readers to consider Hanna's choices and the potential consequences that unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Suttner, Bertha von, 1843-1914
Translator: Hertta S.
EBook No.: 71801
Published: Oct 4, 2023
Downloads: 25
Language: Finnish
Subject: Austrian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.