Elämän loppuessa: Romaani by Väinö Kataja
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| Author | Kataja, Väinö, 1867-1914 |
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| Title | Elämän loppuessa: Romaani |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Elämän loppuessa: Romaani" by Väinö Kataja is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Laila, a woman grappling with sorrow and her tumultuous memories following the loss of her husband, Jouko. Her narrative unfolds through introspection, revealing her emotional struggles as she reflects on her past and the impact of her husband's life and death on her own. The opening of the novel introduces Laila as she embarks on the personal task of writing down her thoughts and memories, providing insight into her feelings of grief and longing. She contemplates her relationship with her father, who has become frail, as well as her love for Jouko, who, despite his shortcomings, was a source of deep affection and aspiration. Laila's reminiscences intertwine with her desires, showcasing a deep-seated connection to her past and a yearning for a future untainted by loss. As she decides to write, she acknowledges the weight of her memories and the persistent ache of her husband's absence, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. (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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52922 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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