Jäämerellä by Franz Hoffmann

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Author Hoffmann, Franz, 1814-1882
Uniform Title Leo. Finnish
Title Jäämerellä
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Jäämerellä" by Franz Hoffmann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around Leo, a young fisherman, who embarks on a perilous journey to the Arctic in pursuit of a brighter future for himself and his family. The narrative hints at themes of duty, sacrifice, and familial bonds as Leo grapples with the challenges posed by their unscrupulous relative, Elshöft. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Leo's life at home with his mother and younger brother, Vilho, as they engage in fishing against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes and troubling financial prospects. The tension escalates when their mother reveals that they are at risk of losing their modest home due to Elshöft's malicious intentions, prompting Leo to take bold action. Determined to protect his family, he decides to leave home and join a whaling expedition, promising to return. The passage captures an intimate portrait of family life, emphasizing Leo's love for his mother and his resolve to confront the dangers ahead to secure their stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Whaling -- Juvenile fiction
Subject German fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 25613
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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