Hovin Roosa by Friedrich Spielhagen

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Author Spielhagen, Friedrich, 1829-1911
Translator Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898
Title Hovin Roosa
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Hovin Roosa" by Friedrich Spielhagen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is likely set in a rural community and revolves around the life of a young noblewoman, Roosa, who grapples with her identity and social expectations in a changing world. Themes of class disparity, personal ambition, and societal roles are hinted at, suggesting a rich exploration of character dynamics. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of a village where a large estate known as "Hovi" exists. A traveler, who is a young student and landscape painter, observes the estate's distinct characteristics amidst its mundane surroundings. The narrative provides a glimpse into local gossip regarding the estate's owner, Herr von Weissenbach, and his daughter Roosa, emphasizing the villagers' mixed sentiments towards nobility. As the story unfolds, Roosa is depicted in an introspective moment, showcasing her thoughts on loneliness, duty, and the complexities of her social status, hinting at her eventual encounters with other key characters, including potential suitors, and setting the stage for future developments in her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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