Valkoliljan tytär by Elisabeth Maria Beskow

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Author Beskow, Elisabeth Maria, 1870-1928
Translator M. S. (Matilda Siljansaari)
Title Valkoliljan tytär
Original Publication Porvoo: WSOY, 1919.
Note Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Valkoliljan tytär" by Elisabeth Maria Beskow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around the lives of complex characters navigating their relationships and ambitions, particularly focusing on the interactions between a sick professor, Sverker Randal, and a young girl named Sif, who is determined to define her identity amidst familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces readers to dosent Sverker Randal, who struggles with serious health issues yet finds comfort in music and the companionship of Erik Sander, a sympathetic patron. Randal's conditions lead him to a secluded environment where he meets Sif Bentick, a vibrant young girl who, taken by his piano playing, enters his life unexpectedly. Their dynamic sets the stage for the exploration of deeper themes such as self-discovery, friendship, and the tensions between societal roles and personal desires, hinting at an engaging tale filled with human connections and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 72384
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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