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Title: Saaren Helmin kunnia : Romaani
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus, 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Saaren Helmin kunnia: Romaani" by Juho Koskimaa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Finnish community and follows the emotional and social struggles of the main character, Helmi, as she navigates her relationships and societal expectations in the wake of her romantic involvement with the worker Nikolai. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the clash between personal desires and family honor. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Saaren Juhani, reflects on his life and the recent losses he has faced, including the deaths of family members. As he grapples with his grief, he becomes increasingly concerned about his daughter Helmi's behavior, particularly regarding her connection with Nikolai. The beginning introduces a tense atmosphere as Juhani discovers that Helmi's affections may lead to potential scandal, and he is left torn between his protective instincts and societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, hints of family conflict, romantic longing, and the weight of expectations set a poignant tone that engages the reader in the unfolding drama of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Koskimaa, Juho, 1891-1926
EBook No.: 73367
Published: Apr 10, 2024
Downloads: 76
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: Saaren Helmin kunnia : Romaani
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus, 1924.
Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Saaren Helmin kunnia: Romaani" by Juho Koskimaa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural Finnish community and follows the emotional and social struggles of the main character, Helmi, as she navigates her relationships and societal expectations in the wake of her romantic involvement with the worker Nikolai. The narrative explores themes of love, duty, and the clash between personal desires and family honor. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Saaren Juhani, reflects on his life and the recent losses he has faced, including the deaths of family members. As he grapples with his grief, he becomes increasingly concerned about his daughter Helmi's behavior, particularly regarding her connection with Nikolai. The beginning introduces a tense atmosphere as Juhani discovers that Helmi's affections may lead to potential scandal, and he is left torn between his protective instincts and societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, hints of family conflict, romantic longing, and the weight of expectations set a poignant tone that engages the reader in the unfolding drama of rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Koskimaa, Juho, 1891-1926
EBook No.: 73367
Published: Apr 10, 2024
Downloads: 76
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.