Rouva Meseck : Kyläkertomus by Max Halbe
"Rouva Meseck: Kyläkertomus" by Max Halbe is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Rouva Meseck, an elderly widow preparing for her silver wedding anniversary with a much younger husband. The narrative paints a picture of rural life, focusing on the interactions of the village community and the significance of Meseck's life events, emphasizing themes of aging, societal norms, and personal relationships. The opening
of the novel introduces readers to a rural setting during the harvest season, detailed vividly with descriptions of laborers working tirelessly to collect wet grain after recent rains. As the villagers go about their daily tasks, gossip about Rouva Meseck and her unusual marriage surfaces, revealing her longevity and resilience. The narrative hints at the anticipation of her silver wedding anniversary celebration, which juxtaposes a sense of community excitement with underlying tensions about age, relationships, and the complexities of her past marriages. The opening effectively sets the tone for exploring the life of Rouva Meseck in relation to societal expectations and personal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Halbe, Max, 1865-1944 |
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| Translator | Siljo, Juhani, 1888-1918 |
| Uniform Title | Frau Meseck. Finnish |
| Title | Rouva Meseck : Kyläkertomus |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1908. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75445 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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