Agnes by Minna Canth

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Author Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
Title Agnes
Note Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Esa Toivonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Agnes" by Minna Canth is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story explores the themes of idealized youth, social expectations, and the complexities of personal relationships, centering around the character of Agnes, who is depicted as a remarkable young woman admired by her peers for her beauty, intellect, and virtuous nature. The opening of "Agnes" introduces the protagonist's reflections on her time at school, where she becomes infatuated with Agnes, a classmate who stands out not only for her physical beauty but also for her exceptional character. As the narrator recalls their school days, she portrays Agnes as an ideal, someone whose opinions and actions heavily influence her own moral compass. They engage in youthful mischief, but the narrator quickly becomes self-conscious when she realizes that Agnes disapproves of their antics. This early interaction sets the stage for the dynamic between admiration, aspiration, and the social pressures that will be pivotal themes throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10492
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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