| Author |
Jotuni, Maria, 1880-1943 |
| Title |
Kun on tunteet: Novelleja
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
|
| Contents |
Vasten mieltä -- Untako lienee -- Kansantapa -- Kyökin puolelta -- Hilda Husso -- Kaksoiskasvettuma -- Veripäivinä -- Elämän sisältö -- Tahvo Tuomainen -- Kuolema -- Kun on tunteet -- Aappo -- Jussi Petterin naiminen -- Naapurukset.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
|
| Summary |
"Kun on tunteet: Novelleja" by Maria Jotuni is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore emotional complexities and societal norms, often delving into the lives of various characters shaped by love, loss, and the constraints of their circumstances. Through these narratives, Jotuni provides insight into the inner lives of her characters, revealing their struggles with personal desires and societal expectations. The opening portion of the collection introduces themes of love, regret, and the societal pressures faced by women. In the first story, "Vasten mieltä," a widow reflects on her past decisions regarding marriage and love, revealing the complexity of her emotions and her struggle to find a sense of belonging. Through her conversations with others, she grapples with feelings of loyalty, unfulfilled desires, and the weight of societal judgment. This exploration sets the tone for Jotuni's examination of the characters' emotional landscapes, making the reader reflect on the challenges of navigating personal feelings in a conformist society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
|
| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
|
| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46611 |
| Release Date |
Aug 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
