Elämän hawainnoita 08: Rauta=waimoja; Sokea; Kuihtunut wesa by Pietari Päivärinta

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Author Päivärinta, Pietari, 1827-1913
Title Elämän hawainnoita 08: Rauta=waimoja; Sokea; Kuihtunut wesa
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Elämän hawainnoita 08: Rauta=waimoja; Sokea; Kuihtunut wesa" by Pietari Päivärinta is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century. This work appears to explore human experiences and emotions within the context of societal hardships, focusing on the lives of women and families impacted by labor, poverty, and personal struggles. It presents characters whose journeys reflect resilience and vulnerability, particularly highlighting the story of a woman and a man connected by their labor on the railway and the emotional turmoil that accompanies their lives. The opening of the book introduces readers to a rail travel setting as the protagonist embarks on a journey southward amidst the preparations for the railway's inauguration. He encounters a distraught woman waiting for a train, who expresses her desperation to return home to her children. Through this interaction, the narrative delves into her circumstances, revealing a troubled past involving her husband, who has succumbed to alcoholism and abandoned their family. As her situation becomes more apparent, the protagonist's compassion surfaces, leading him to assist her in securing a train ticket. This initial engagement sets the stage for themes of hardship, personal sacrifice, and societal challenges, inviting readers to contemplate the struggles faced by those at the mercy of their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14949
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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