Pakenevien parissa : Kertomuksia by Marja Salmela

"Pakenevien parissa: Kertomuksia" by Marja Salmela is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of war and displacement, focusing on the experiences of refugees during tumultuous times. The central figure introduced in the opening portion is Marfa, who is deeply connected to her children while grappling with feelings of homesickness and loss. The opening of the collection presents Marfa engaged in labor among a group of people, reflecting on her longing for her homeland yet finding purpose in her commitment to her children. As she navigates a foreign environment filled with strangers, her thoughts linger on the joys of her past and the uncertainties of the present. With the backdrop of an impending war, Marfa's situation intensifies as she learns about the outbreak of conflict, propelling her into a state of urgency to protect her family amidst chaos. This emotional kickoff sets the stage for a profound exploration of love, resilience, and the human condition confronted by societal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924
Title Pakenevien parissa : Kertomuksia
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1914.
Contents Lapset -- Elena Edwardownan tarina -- Leipää -- Appi-isä -- Yksi lukemattomien joukosta.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 53.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 72242
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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