Laulajat: Jutelma by Marie Sophie Schwartz
"Laulajat: Jutelma" by Marie Sophie Schwartz is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the lives and romantic entanglements of young women in a small town as they are captivated by a visiting group of student singers. Central characters like Selma, Emma, and Eeli explore themes of youth, beauty, love, and social expectations in their interactions with the charming young male singers. The beginning of the story
introduces Selma Saurio excitedly relaying news to her cousins, Emma and Eeli, about the arrival of a theatrical troupe in their quaint town, which sets the stage for their burgeoning fascination with the performers. The trio's spirited banter highlights their youthful preoccupations with love and attraction, particularly regarding their mysterious visitors. As the narrative unfolds, we see the initial wave of excitement over the artists' arrival transform into personal revelations and the complexities of romantic relationships, especially for Selma, who struggles with her feelings amidst her engagement to Antti, contrasting her experiences with the vibrant personalities of the singers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Schwartz, Marie Sophie, 1819-1894 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lempiranta, Arvo, 1860-1914 |
| Title | Laulajat: Jutelma |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29330 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 221 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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