Miten Uli-renki tulee onnelliseksi: Romaani

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gotthelf, Jeremias, 1797-1854

Contributor:

Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934

Standardized Title:

Uli der Knecht. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Miten Uli-renki tulee onnelliseksi: Romaani" by Jeremias Gotthelf is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Uli, a farmhand whose irresponsible behavior leads him into a cycle of trouble and dissatisfaction in his life. The narrative explores themes of duty, the importance of character, and the societal expectations placed on both the working class and their employers. The opening of the novel introduces a rural household where the master, Johannes, is awakened by his wife, who is concerned about Uli's drunkenness and tardiness. Uli is portrayed as a physically strong but morally confused young man, whose choices have strained his relationship with his employer. Following a reprimand from Johannes, Uli vacillates between defensiveness and introspection, reflecting on his haphazard lifestyle and the challenges of poverty. The initial chapter sets a tone of tension and reveals the moral dilemmas faced by Uli, hinting at his potential for growth if he chooses a better path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-11-23