Bland ödebygder och skär: Berättelser från Finland by Ina Lange
"Bland ödebygder och skär: Berättelser från Finland" by Ina Lange is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book appears to explore the lives and struggles of Finnish villagers, particularly focusing on the dynamics within families and communities. The opening chapter introduces an elderly farmer, Salmen Ukko, who grapples with his family’s performance during a late summer harvest and hints at familial conflicts concerning marriage and personal desires.
The beginning of the story presents Salmen Ukko as he surveys his farm, reflecting upon his long life and the challenges faced by his family during the harvest season. The narrative shifts between Ukko’s stern expectations from his sons and a brewing conflict regarding his eldest son, Ella, who wishes to marry against his father’s wishes. The tension rises when Ella’s desire for love leads him to defy his father, showcasing the clash between tradition and personal freedom within the rural setting. This opening part sets the stage for deeper explorations of relationships, societal pressures, and the emotional landscape of the characters as they navigate their intertwined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lange, Ina, 1846-1930 |
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| Title | Bland ödebygder och skär: Berättelser från Finland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18447 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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