Silmä yössä : Romaani by Maila Talvio
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"Silmä yössä: Romaani" by Maila Talvio is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a poignant scene featuring a small girl named Anna and her mother, a pastor's widow, as they board a train crowded with a joyful wedding party. The narrative introduces themes of sorrow, love, and the complexities of human emotions intertwined with the festive atmosphere surrounding the wedding. At the start of the novel,
Anna is in a weakened state after her father's passing, and her mother is deeply concerned for her health. They find themselves among well-dressed wedding guests, creating a sharp contrast between their grief and the joyous occasion. As they settle in, the mother reflects on their loss, worried about Anna's health and her own parental responsibilities. The train ride becomes a backdrop for revealing connections to prominent families, discussions of social status, and an exploration of human relationships, setting the stage for the intertwining lives and events that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Silmä yössä : Romaani |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1917. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75406 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 266 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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