Munkkiniemen Elsa by Eero Sissala
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About this eBook
| Author | Sissala, Eero, 1851-1909 |
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| Title | Munkkiniemen Elsa |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Munkkiniemen Elsa" by Eero Sissala is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the life of a young girl named Elsa, who faces the hardships of poverty and loss while taking care of her sick mother, Leski-Anna. As she navigates her challenging circumstances, Elsa's trials and resilience reflect themes of faith, duty, and the search for a better life. The opening of the novel introduces us to Munkkiniemen Elsa and her mother, Leski-Anna, who live in a dilapidated cottage on the manor's land. The narrative reveals their daily struggles, including a significant decline in Leski-Anna's health and Elsa's determination to support her mother. As Elsa helps her sick mother while learning about the world around her, the bond between them deepens amid their hardships. The beginning sets the stage for Elsa's journey, portraying her as a caring and responsible daughter facing the realities of life, including sickness, poverty, and the eventual death of her mother. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21018 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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