Ylhäisiä naisia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928

Contributor:

Hollo, J. A. (Juho Aukusti), 1885-1967.

Standardized Title:

A group of noble dames. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ylhäisiä naisia" by Thomas Hardy is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives and experiences of women from distinguished families, examining themes of social class and individual desires in a historical context. Each story focuses on different female characters navigating societal expectations and personal conflicts, offering a glimpse into their struggles and triumphs. The opening of the collection introduces the first story, "Wessex's First Countess," where we meet a young girl named Betty who becomes embroiled in a conflict over her marital fate between her ambitious mother and concerned father. The atmosphere is fraught with tension as her parents debate a potential match for her, setting the stage for Betty's internal battles against parental control and societal norms. With vivid descriptions and lively dialogue, Hardy draws readers into Betty's world, foreshadowing her emerging individuality amid the constraints of her lineage. This opening section captivates with its rich character development and establishes the thematic focus on the complexities of women's roles in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Esipuhe

Wessexin ensimmäinen kreivitär

Barbara, sukujaan Grebe

Stonehengen markiisitar

Lady Mottisfont

Lady Icenway

Squire Petrick'in lady

Anna, lady Baxby

Lady Penelope

Hamptonshiren herttuatar

Jalosukuinen Laura.

Credits:

Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 31.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-10-27