Pohjavirtoja: Romaani by Marja Salmela
QR code
"Pohjavirtoja: Romaani" by Marja Salmela is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Eero, the eldest child in a family struggling with the burdens of daily life and his parents' troubling relationship. As he navigates his complex emotional landscape, the novel explores themes of longing, loneliness, and the nuances of familial duty against the backdrop of societal expectations. The beginning of the narrative introduces
readers to Eero’s home environment, characterized by a mix of familial chaos and individual introspection. In the warm, yet somber doctor’s house, Eero is depicted as a withdrawn figure, lost in his books, while the rest of the family engages in their daily activities. As the story unfolds, his mother's struggles with her husband's alcoholism and the heavy responsibilities of motherhood weigh on her, impacting the family's dynamics and Eero's internal world. The text hints at Eero's feelings of isolation and his yearning for connection, which are only intensified by the complex relationships he observes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pohjavirtoja: Romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21265 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!