Haapaniemen keinu: Kuvauksia sydänmaan kylästä by Maila Talvio

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Author Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
Title Haapaniemen keinu: Kuvauksia sydänmaan kylästä
Credits Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Haapaniemen keinu: Kuvauksia sydänmaan kylästä" by Maila Talvio is a work of fiction, likely depicting life in a rural Finnish village, written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the heartland, focusing on the characters' social and emotional lives, particularly around the themes of love, community, and personal struggles. The opening introduces Miina, an introspective young woman, as she navigates her feelings for Taavi, reflecting the dynamics of rural relationships against a backdrop of societal expectations. The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of a village gathering led by a pastor, where Miina observes the interactions of fellow villagers. Among them is Aina, a lively girl who captures Miina's attention, revealing Miina's conflicting feelings about her own love for Taavi, a man she has never truly spoken to but dreams of. As Miina struggles with her emotions, her interactions with her parents hint at the pressures of familial expectations and societal norms regarding marriage. The opening sets the tone for a narrative that intertwines personal desires with communal ties, foreshadowing the complexities of relationships and the societal constraints that shape them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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