Taistojen teitä by Marja Salmela

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Author Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924
Title Taistojen teitä
Note Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Taistojen teitä" by Marja Salmela is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting, focusing on the lives of the inhabitants of Kotajärvi, particularly around the mysterious and foreboding Teitto homestead. Central characters include Anna, a papin tyttär (priest's daughter) who marries into the Teitto household, and the enigmatic nature of her husband's family and their dark history provides tension throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the bleak landscape surrounding Kotajärvi and the Teitto estate, illustrating the strong contrasts between nature and the decaying structures. It hints at local superstitions and fears regarding the Teitto family, particularly centered on their troubled past involving violence and tragedy. As the main character, Anna arrives at her new home, her feelings of trepidation about her marriage mingle with a longing for the familiarity of her previous life. The setting and its history serve as a backdrop for her internal struggles and the challenges ahead in navigating her new role within a community steeped in fear and rumor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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