Hirvenhovissa: Kertomus by Elisabeth Maria Beskow

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Author Beskow, Elisabeth Maria, 1870-1928
Translator Kiikonen, Anni
Uniform Title På Elghyttan. Finnish
Title Hirvenhovissa: Kertomus
Credits E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Hirvenhovissa: Kertomus" by Elisabeth Maria Beskow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is likely set in a rural Scandinavian setting and delves into the life of Elisa Spitzenholdt, a strong and compassionate young woman living at the Hirvenhovi estate, as she navigates the complexities of family, duty, and caring for the sick and elderly in her community. The opening of the novel introduces Elisa as she starts her morning by feeding birds and making her way through the lush surroundings of Hirvenhovi estate, hinting at her nurturing character. She is shown to be attentive to the needs of her family and the less fortunate, particularly Inga, an elderly woman who lives in a nearby cottage and is unable to care for her animals due to illness. As Elisa takes it upon herself to arrange care for Inga and her pets, her strength and determination are highlighted, setting the stage for her role as a caretaker and the moral dilemmas she will face throughout the story. The opening passage establishes a sense of place and character that invites the reader to explore themes of compassion, responsibility, and the connections between humans and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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