| Author |
Wägner, Elin, 1882-1949 |
| Translator |
Mendelin, Irene, 1864-1944 |
| Title |
Pohjoistullin tyttösakki: Elisabetin aikakirja
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Pohjoistullin tyttösakki: Elisabetin aikakirja" by Elin Wägner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of the main character, Elisabet, as she navigates her existence in Stockholm amid societal and personal challenges, reflecting on feelings of love, duty, and the struggles of working women. The narrative likely provides a vivid depiction of female experiences and social issues of the time. The opening of the novel introduces Elisabet's transition into adult life as she grapples with the reality of her unexpected occupation as a clerk after fantasizing about more romantic pursuits in her youth. She arrives in Stockholm filled with dreams but soon finds herself entrenched in the mundanity and struggles of working life, sharing a cramped living space with other women who each bring their unique personalities and challenges to the communal experience. As she adapts to new circumstances, the dynamics of her relationships with these women are explored, emphasizing their daily lives filled with both camaraderie and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64324 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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