Elämänhurman häipyessä by Rosamond Lehmann
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"Elämänhurman häipyessä" by Rosamond Lehmann is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story centers around Judith, an eighteen-year-old girl whose life is intricately interwoven with the lives of her childhood friends and neighbors, including the enigmatic Charlie and the contemplative Mariella, revealing the complexities of adolescence, memory, and loss in a post-war society. The opening of the novel introduces Judith observing her once-familiar neighbor's house being renovated, stirring memories of
the people who once inhabited it, especially her friends, whom she reminisces about deeply. Through her reflections, the reader learns about the past connectedness she shared with them, including poignant moments with Charlie, the boy she idolizes, and Mariella, who is now a widow after the war. Judith grapples with her feelings of longing and nostalgia, the changes brought by time and loss, and the dynamic of her relationships with these characters, setting up the emotional landscape that will unfold throughout the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lehmann, Rosamond, 1901-1990 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Kupiainen, Alpo, 1888-1937 |
| Uniform Title | Dusty answer. Finnish |
| Title | Elämänhurman häipyessä |
| Original Publication | Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1928. |
| Series Title | Uusia romaaneja, 19 |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74659 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74659-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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