| Author |
Le Feuvre, Amy, 1861-1929 |
| Translator |
Hahnsson, Theodolinda, 1838-1919 |
| Uniform Title |
A little maid. Finnish
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| Title |
Pieni palvelustyttö
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pieni palvelustyttö" by Amy Le Feuvre is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Greeta, a young girl living in a poor and challenging environment in London, who dreams of finding a good position as a servant in a respectable household. As Greeta navigates her life, she faces familial challenges and seeks both personal fulfillment and purpose in service to others, embodying the themes of hope, resilience, and aspiration. At the start of the book, we meet Greeta as she sits on the doorstep of a house in a poor neighborhood of London, reflecting on her life, her struggles, and her dreams for the future. Despite her unassuming appearance and difficult circumstances, Greeta harbors hopes of becoming a servant for a kind family, propelled by her desire to contribute positively to the lives of others. The opening section depicts her interactions with her critical aunt, her encounters with neighbors, and her yearning for a better life, setting the stage for her journey of self-discovery and the possibility of a brighter future. Greeta's optimistic perspective, despite the hardships she faces, is a key element in building her character as she aspires to rise above her circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61897 |
| Release Date |
Apr 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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