Uusia kertomuksia by Magdalene Thoresen

"Uusia kertomuksia" by Magdalene Thoresen is a collection of stories likely written in the late 19th century. The work appears to explore themes of hardship, love, and faith through the lives of ordinary people facing considerable emotional trials. In its opening portion, we are introduced to Helena, a young mother desperately trying to save her sick child while grappling with the shadows of her past and the neglect of her husband. The opening of this collection paints a vivid picture of Helena's anguish as she sits beside her feverish child, reflecting on her past happiness and the harsh realities of her current life. The atmosphere is heavy with tension and despair, illuminated only briefly by the sun that breaks through the clouds. As she faces the possibility of losing her child, Helena resolves to seek divine intervention, prompting her to visit the church at midnight to plead for her child's life. This initial chapter effectively sets a somber tone and hints at the intertwining of personal struggles with spiritual hope, establishing a deep emotional connection that captivates the reader's interest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Thoresen, Magdalene, 1819-1903
Translator Favorin, Hanna, 1845-1919
Title Uusia kertomuksia
Contents Ensimmäinen vihko: Kirkossa. Olli-poika Lukne-talo -- Toinen vihko: Niilo.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 34809
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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