Portugallian keisari : Kertomus Vermlannista by Selma Lagerlöf

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Author Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940
Translator Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967
Uniform Title Kejsarn av Portugallien. Finnish
Title Portugallian keisari : Kertomus Vermlannista
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1914.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Portugallian keisari: Kertomus Vermlannista" by Selma Lagerlöf is a fictional narrative likely written during the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Janne Andersson, a working-class man who grapples with the complexities of fatherhood and personal hardship against a backdrop of rural life. The book explores themes of love, responsibility, and the trials of parenting, mainly focusing on Janne’s relationship with his newborn daughter, Klara Fina Gulleborg. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Janne's anxieties and apprehensions as he awaits the birth of his daughter. Despite wishing for companionship, he initially expresses disdain and fear about the responsibilities that come with fatherhood. As the narrative unfolds, Janne’s heart begins to transform when he first holds his baby girl, feeling overwhelming emotions tied to love and connection. The scene shifts to show Janne excitedly attempting to name his daughter based on the first passerby he encounters—signifying his hope and desire for a brighter future. Overall, the beginning establishes a rich emotional landscape, filled with Janne's struggles as he transitions into fatherhood, encapsulating the joys and challenges inherent in raising a child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Sweden -- Fiction
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 72888
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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