Hämähäkki ja muita kertomuksia by Maila Talvio
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| Author | Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
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| Title | Hämähäkki ja muita kertomuksia |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1912. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Rouva Vilenius ja hänen poikansa -- Metsävalkea -- Hämähäkki -- Veljekset -- Lokakuun tarina -- Evangeline -- Liitentaalin vanhukset -- Isä ja poika. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Hämähäkki ja muita kertomuksia" by Maila Talvio is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The work includes a variety of narratives showcasing the lives and struggles of different characters, focusing notably on family dynamics and personal aspirations, with themes of sacrifice and love prominently featured throughout. The opening portion of the collection introduces us to the character of Rouva Vilenius, who grapples with the challenges of single motherhood while raising her son Sigurd and two daughters. The story paints a vivid picture of their modest, strained life in a decaying house and highlights the deep bond between mother and son. As Sigurd grows, he becomes an admirable and diligent student, aspiring to become a clergyman, which fills his mother with pride and hope. However, the arrival of a letter offering Sigurd a job at a rural parish introduces a poignant conflict between his budding independence and his mother's fears of losing him to the outside world, illustrating the emotional turmoil of their relationship as he prepares to step into a new phase of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Finnish |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74574 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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