| Author |
Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913 |
| Title |
Elämän hawainnoita 04: Kontti=Anna; Ruoti=ukko
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Elämän hawainnoita 04: Kontti=Anna; Ruoti=ukko" by Pietari Päivärinta is a narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of human experience and social neglect through the story of Kontti=Anna, an impoverished old woman who struggles for survival while burdened by her past and the social stigma of her daughter's unfortunate fate. The opening of the work introduces us to a harsh winter journey undertaken by the narrator and his son. While traversing a snow-covered landscape, they encounter a frail old woman, Kontti=Anna, struggling to walk while carrying a heavy load of bread she has collected. Despite the extreme weather, the narrator insists on helping her, illustrating compassion amidst societal indifference. As they travel together, Kontti=Anna reflects on her life, her fallen daughter Sanna, and the inherent dignity and suffering shared among all humans, regardless of social status. Her fortitude reveals not only personal sorrow but also a poignant commentary on the treatment of the marginalized within society. This first chapter sets the tone for a deeper exploration of human empathy and societal judgments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14819 |
| Release Date |
Jan 27, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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