Author |
Janson, Kristofer, 1841-1917 |
Title |
Saara: Romaani
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Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Saara: Romaani" by Kristofer Janson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Saara, who grows up in a strict and oppressive household governed by her devout parents, particularly her mother. As Saara navigates the constraints imposed by her upbringing, she grapples with her yearning for freedom and joy against the backdrop of religious dogma and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Saara's world, where she experiences the harsh realities of a pious home life. Her father is a silent yet devoted farmer, while her mother epitomizes a stern and joyless authority. Saara learns to suppress her feelings and desires, leading her to question the meaning of happiness and the rules governing her life. As she faces the tensions between her innocence and the stern realities of her upbringing, her childhood is marked by moments of isolation and the discovery of a longing for a more vibrant and fulfilling existence, which is highlighted by her fascination with tales of the outside world and her relationships with other children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
63103 |
Release Date |
Sep 2, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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