| Author |
Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932 |
| Title |
Onnelliset: Kotiopettajatar onnellisten perheessä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Onnelliset: Kotiopettajatar onnellisten perheessä" by Arvid Järnefelt is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of the main character, a governess named Hilja Kahila, as she navigates complex emotions and relationships within an affluent family, primarily focusing on the romantic struggles of young Hjördis and a Finnish peasant boy named Martti. The book promises to explore themes of love, happiness, and societal expectations against the backdrop of a changing world. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the central conflict involving Hjördis, a young girl who is deeply in love with Martti, a boy from a lower social class. Despite the plethora of challenges presented by their families and societal norms, Hjördis is committed to her feelings and makes secret endeavors to be with Martti. The author artfully conveys the tension that arises within Hjördis's family, as well as the perspectives of the governess, who observes the emotional turmoil surrounding the couple. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of love's resilience in the face of societal pressures and family expectations, while also exploring the narrator's struggle with her role as a caretaker and her connection to her students. (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 |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48633 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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