Rakkautta: Novelleja by Maria Jotuni
"Rakkautta: Novelleja" by Maria Jotuni is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of human emotions, often featuring female protagonists navigating societal expectations and personal desires. Jotuni's work is known for its lyrical prose and keen psychological insights, making it a reflective examination of both love and human nature. The opening of the collection begins with an evocative
piece titled "In Memoriam," reflecting on the relentless passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence. It transitions to the story of Augusta Aurell, a woman confronted with her father's alcoholism and the emotional burden it places on her. As Augusta grapples with her feelings of familial obligation and her own desires for love and happiness, she expresses both bitterness and yearning for a more fulfilling life. Through her vivid internal monologues and interactions with her father, the narrative sets the tone for the collection, as it dives deep into the characters' psyches and their struggles in navigating their personal landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jotuni, Maria, 1880-1943 |
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| Title | Rakkautta: Novelleja |
| Contents | In memoriam -- Augusta Aurell -- Ei kannattanut -- Unta! -- Herman -- Rakkautta -- Matami Röhelin -- Josefiina -- Maantiellä -- Lähtö -- Lovisa Öhman -- Eriika -- Kirjeitä -- Päiväkirjasta. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor 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. | 46071 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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