Vanhoista kätköistä by Emil Fredrik Nervander

"Vanhoista kätköistä" by Emil Fredrik Nervander is a novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the life of Aleksis Salminen, a young man from a rural background who navigates social relationships, romantic feelings, and family expectations. The story opens with a vibrant dance scene in Forssa, where the lively atmosphere sets the stage for the characters' interactions, particularly between Aleksis and Regina, a humble factory girl with a mysterious background. At the start of the narrative, the setting is established during a festive dance in Forssa, attended by a mix of local youths celebrating the arrival of a German brass band. Among the participants is Aleksis Salminen, a shy young man who quickly finds himself captivated by Regina, a girl with a hint of sadness in her demeanor. Their first dance marks the beginning of a budding connection, highlighting both their attraction and the social barriers standing between them. As the opening unfolds, hints of Aleksis's inner conflicts and family dynamics emerge, foreshadowing the challenges he will face as their relationship develops amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Nervander, Emil Fredrik, 1840-1914
Title Vanhoista kätköistä
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 17812
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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