Helin kesä by Eva Hirn
"Helin kesä" by Eva Hirn is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Heli, a young woman navigating her academic pursuits, familial expectations, and social life in a transitional period marked by evolving gender roles. Readers are introduced to Heli's struggles with her responsibilities and ambitions as she contemplates her future and seeks independence. The opening of the novel establishes Heli's character, showcasing her dedication to her
studies in science while managing her household duties as the only daughter among brothers. Heli's conversations with her friends, particularly Meri, reveal their aspirations, societal pressures, and the contrasting challenges they face as women. As Heli articulates her desire for freedom from domestic constraints, she reveals plans to take on a summer job as a servant in a wealthy household, aiming to experience life away from her current environment. This decision sets the stage for her adventures and explorations of class and identity that may unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hirn, Eva, 1877-1948 |
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| Title | Helin kesä |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1927. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Women college students -- Fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Fiction |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75611 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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