| Author |
Thomasson, Pehr, 1818-1883 |
| Title |
Muutaman työmiehen elämän-vaiheet eli Orjuus Ruotsissa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Muutaman työmiehen elämän-vaiheet eli Orjuus Ruotsissa" by Pehr Thomasson is a semi-autobiographical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book reflects on the hardships and life experiences of the protagonist, Thore, who recounts his childhood, the struggles of his mother, and the societal challenges they face in a rural setting. It is likely to explore themes of poverty, resilience, and social injustice, as it gives voice to the plights of the working class. The opening of the story introduces the reader to Thore's mother, a woman of honorable lineage but also a victim of societal scorn due to her circumstances. Thore's birth follows a tumultuous relationship between his mother and father, which ultimately leads to her abandonment. As the narrative unfolds, Thore describes their humble living conditions in a poorly constructed home, the love and sacrifices of his mother, and their ongoing struggles to survive in a world marked by indifference to the poor. His childhood is marked by both idyllic moments and harsh realities, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his journey and the socio-economic challenges present in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34087 |
| Release Date |
Oct 16, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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