Lifsbilder från finska hem 1 by Minna Canth

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Author Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
Translator Hertzberg, Rafaël, 1845-1896
Title Lifsbilder från finska hem 1
Bland fattigt folk
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Lifsbilder från finska hem 1" by Minna Canth is a depiction of social realism written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the struggles of a poor family in Finland, particularly through the eyes of a mother named Mari, whose life is filled with hardship as she cares for her sick child, Anni, while navigating the challenges posed by her husband's lack of work and their dire financial situation. This poignant exploration of poverty highlights the emotional and physical toll it takes on a family, revealing themes of resilience, despair, and societal neglect. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Mari, who spends a sleepless night anxiously caring for her sick infant daughter, Anni. Despite her best efforts to comfort Anni, the child's misery parallels the family's deeper struggles with poverty, underscored by Mari's husband, Holpainen, who sleeps through their troubles. As the narrative unfolds, Mari faces the harsh realities of their existence, including a lack of food and the burden of debts, while the children around her endure their own innocent mischief amid the family’s dire circumstances. The opening paints a vivid picture of the stark contrasts of life in a poor household, foreshadowing both the emotional struggles of the characters and the societal issues they represent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Swedish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 20518
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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