| Author |
Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924 |
| Title |
Syvistä hetteistä
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| Contents |
Palkka -- Lopputili -- Syvistä hetteistä -- Velkaantunut -- Näyttämön takaa -- Kerran konsertissa -- Tienristeyksessä -- Ystävyys -- Kuolinisku.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Syvistä hetteistä" by Marja Salmela is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Leena Lehtonen, a longtime servant who is faced with the life-altering transition of leaving her position after eighteen years of service. The story explores themes of change, identity, and the emotional weight of farewell as Leena grapples with her sense of belonging and the uncertainties of her future. The beginning of the novel introduces Leena's poignant reflections on her impending departure from a household that has been her home for decades. As she prepares to leave, Leena meticulously attends to her duties, wrestling with feelings of disbelief and sadness over the loss of her familiar routines and relationships. The opening captures her last moments in a place that has defined her life, highlighting her anxieties about the unknowns that await her, including her worries about the arrival of a new servant. Simultaneously, the narrative hints at the broader changes happening in society, mirroring Leena's personal struggles with the transition from her old life to an uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62104 |
| Release Date |
May 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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