Elämän hawainnoita 06: Rakkauden suurin uhri; Sortunut; Olkkos=Kaisa by Päivärinta
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| Author | Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913 |
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| Title | Elämän hawainnoita 06: Rakkauden suurin uhri; Sortunut; Olkkos=Kaisa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Elämän hawainnoita 06: Rakkauden suurin uhri; Sortunut; Olkkos=Kaisa" by Päivärinta is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life and struggles of common people in rural Finland, exploring themes of love, loss, and the social divides between the wealthy and the poor. The main character, Kristo Honkanen, epitomizes the resilience of the working class, facing hardships after the loss of his beloved wife while also nurturing his daughter, Kaarina. The opening of the novel introduces Kristo's modest life, detailing his humble upbringing and the devastation he experiences after his wife dies during childbirth, leaving him to care for their newborn daughter. Kristo is portrayed as a diligent and caring father who, despite the weight of his grief, strives to provide a good life for Kaarina. The narrative contrasts the simplicity and value found in their lives against the seemingly oblivious wealth of higher social classes, paving the way for an exploration of love's sacrifices and the societal pressures that challenge human connections. The stage is set for a tale that intertwines love, sacrifice, and resilience against the backdrop of a deeply stratified society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14894 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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