Pankinjohtajan tytär: Romaani Suomen suurlakon ajalta by Selma Anttila

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Author Anttila, Selma, 1867-1942
Title Pankinjohtajan tytär: Romaani Suomen suurlakon ajalta
Note Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Pankinjohtajan tytär: Romaani Suomen suurlakon ajalta" by Selma Anttila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a significant labor strike in Finland, exploring themes of social upheaval, class struggle, and personal relationships during a tumultuous period. The protagonist, Virva Auer, is the daughter of a prominent bank director, and her experiences and thoughts reveal her inner conflict as she navigates her societal position and desires for independence amidst the chaos around her. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Virva, who writes a letter to her cousin, reflecting on her frustrations with societal expectations and her longing for a more vibrant life. She expresses her admiration for the progress in her hometown while grappling with feelings of confinement and conformity imposed by her father. As rumors of a significant strike begin to unfold, the atmosphere shifts to one of anticipation and tension, culminating in chaos when the townspeople gather in response to the unfolding events. Virva’s relationships with her family and her emerging attraction to Anttu Pouta, a socialist leader, hint at the personal stakes intertwined with the political turmoil, setting the stage for further developments in both her life and the community's struggle for change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 51673
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 15, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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