Author |
Baadsgaard, Anna, 1865-1954 |
Uniform Title |
Lindealléen. Finnish
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Title |
Elämän langat
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Note |
Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Elämän langat" by Anna Baadsgaard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life and reflections of the elderly Veronika Rönnov, who has withdrawn to a quiet home in the countryside after the loss of her husband, seeking solace in her memories and the routines of her daily life. The narrative likely explores themes of family, aging, and the passage of time, highlighting the contrast between the tranquility of rural existence and the tumultuous changes of modern life. At the start of the novel, the scene is set in a peaceful neighborhood where the old house of Veronika Rönnov stands, enveloped in the sounds of nature. The narrative introduces her serene, yet lonely life as she reminisces about her past and contemplates her family's dynamics, touching upon her children and grandchildren. As New Year's Day approaches, the tension between her yearning for family connections and the reality of her isolation unfolds, foreshadowing the complex relationships that will emerge through her interactions with her relatives. The opening establishes a reflective tone, inviting readers to delve into the themes of memory, loss, and familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Danish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
62723 |
Release Date |
Jul 22, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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