Ruth: Kertomus tytöille

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Standardized Title:

Ruth and her friends. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Ruth: Kertomus tytöille" by Anonymous is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a young girl named Ruth Leigh, exploring her experiences as she begins school, navigates friendships, and grapples with her character amidst various moral challenges. The story delves into themes of personal growth, kindness, and the importance of honesty. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Alice, a kindhearted girl, and her friendship with an elderly caretaker named Debby. They discuss a recent flower show and the arrival of Ruth at the school. We learn that Ruth is a new student facing the challenges of fitting in with her peers, who are older and more experienced. The narrative's tone is warm and reflective, setting the stage for Ruth's journey toward becoming a "good and understanding" woman, as wished by her older brother. As she encounters moral lessons and personal conflicts, we see her gradually shaping her identity and her relationships with those around her, especially focusing on themes of empathy and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-02-17