Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä by Edith Forssman
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"Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä" by Edith Forssman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work seemingly delves into various aspects of life, exploring themes such as family, memories, love, and the significance of home, as indicated by the first story titled "Koti" which is set during the Christmas season. The narratives likely reflect on human emotions and relationships through different characters, evoking nostalgia and contemplation of
life's deeper meanings. The opening of the collection introduces us to a train journey on Christmas Eve, where a doctor, his fellow travelers, and a young woman set the stage. The young woman expresses her longing for home and the joyous memories associated with Christmas, contrasting with the doctor's cynicism about the concept of 'home.' As she describes vivid scenes of her childhood home and the festive season, the doctor becomes introspective, revealing his own absence of such warmth in his life. The dialogue between the characters highlights the emotional depth associated with the idea of home, ultimately leaving the doctor yearning for the warmth and closeness he lacks. This opening sets a poignant tone for the themes of longing and connection that may permeate the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Forssman, Edith, 1856-1928 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925 |
| Title | Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä |
| Contents | Koti -- Muistoruno -- Rakkaudesta -- Vanha Maija -- Taistelu olemassa olosta -- Isoäidin tanssikengät -- Liikalainen -- Tulevaisuuden eteen. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43850 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 290 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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