| Author |
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
| Title |
Untuvainen y.m. kertomuksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Untuvainen y.m. kertomuksia" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work appears to explore themes of love and social expectations through the lens of its main character, Untuvainen, as she navigates her relationship with her fiancé, Maurits, and their social standing. The opening of the book establishes a vivid scene where Untuvainen is depicted as she embarks on a journey with Maurits, sitting in a carriage. As they travel, the narrative captures the bittersweet emotions of her loving parents watching their daughter depart and the mixture of excitement and anxiety that fills Untuvainen. The dialogue highlights her respect for Maurits, who seems to rise in stature as they leave familiar surroundings and move toward the home of his wealthy uncle. However, underlying tensions arise from social differences and Maurits's sense of obligation to prove his worth, setting the stage for conflict as they approach this new chapter in their lives. The complexity of relationships and societal pressures is unveiled as Untuvainen grapples with her feelings, offering a glimpse into the personal and cultural dynamics that will unfold in the story. (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. |
56163 |
| Release Date |
Dec 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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