Elämän tarina by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Translator Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934
Title Elämän tarina
Note Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Elämän tarina" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Jeanne, a young woman who has just completed her education at a convent school and is eager to embrace the freedoms and joys of life outside its walls, particularly as she anticipates spending the summer at her family's country estate. As she prepares for her journey, the narrative introduces her father, Baron Simon-Jacques, whose idealistic yet protective nature shapes her sheltered upbringing. The opening portion of the novel captures Jeanne's excitement and anticipation for her newfound freedom, contrasted with her father's reluctance to venture out due to the weather. As the rain pours incessantly, Jeanne contemplates her longing for life beyond the convent, dreaming of love and happiness. The dynamic between her caring but overbearing father and her desire for independence creates a delicate tension, setting the stage for her journey to family and the liberation she seeks. With rich descriptions of the setting and characters, the beginning of "Elämän tarina" establishes a foundation for exploring themes of love, freedom, and the struggles of youth against the constraints of family expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 24445
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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