Tytöistä parhain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888

Contributor:

Reijonen, Lyyli, 1874-1938

Standardized Title:

An old-fashioned girl. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tytöistä parhain" by Louisa May Alcott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Polly Milton, a young girl from a modest background, as she visits the more affluent Shaw family, experiencing a new world filled with social expectations and class differences. The opening of the novel introduces us to Polly's arrival at the Shaw's home, where she is eagerly awaited by Fanny and Tom, Fanny's brother, who is less enthusiastic about having a girl around. As Polly navigates her new environment, she encounters the complexities of social life and personal relationships, showcasing Alcott's themes of innocence, societal norms, and individuality. Notably, Polly's initial interactions hint at her genuine and down-to-earth nature, contrasting sharply with the more superficial perspectives of her new friends, setting the stage for her character's development amid the challenges of fitting into a wealthier world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyt%C3%B6ist%C3%A4_parhain

Release date is 2016-07-01