Lehti myrskyssä by Ouida

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Author Ouida, 1839-1908
Translator Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931
Uniform Title A leaf in the storm. Finnish
Title Lehti myrskyssä
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Lehti myrskyssä" by Ouida is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the idyllic village of Berceau de Dieu, nestled in the Seine valley, portraying the tranquil lives of its inhabitants, particularly focusing on the matriarch Reine Allix and her grandson Bernadou. The narrative introduces themes of rural life, the simplicity of existence, and the eventual encroachment of conflict, highlighting the village's isolation from the turmoil of war that affects broader France. At the start of the novel, the peaceful setting of Berceau de Dieu is vividly depicted, emphasizing its beauty and the contentment of its residents who lead simple, harmonious lives away from the chaos of revolutions and wars. Reine Allix, the elderly wise woman of the village, reminisces about her long life and the hardships faced, establishing a poignant connection with her grandson Bernadou, who tends to their modest farmstead. However, this tranquility is disrupted by news of an impending war, as Bernadou grapples with the challenges of loyalty to his family and the inevitable turmoil that threatens their peaceful existence. The introduction sets the stage for a deeply poignant exploration of resilience, the passage of time, and the collision of innocence with the harsh realities of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject War stories
Subject Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction
Subject English fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Peasants -- France -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 29176
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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