Nuoren tytön elämäntarina

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levetzow, Cornelia, 1836-1921

Contributor:

Löfgren, Elma

Standardized Title:

En ung piges historie. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nuoren tytön elämäntarina" by Cornelia Levetzow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book details the challenging life of a young girl who experiences loss and hardship from a very young age, battling against feelings of abandonment and poverty. The protagonist, Marie, has to navigate her turbulent existence filled with neglect, until she ultimately finds a glimmer of hope and love in a new family. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Marie, who lives in a small, dark attic room, orphaned and neglected by her stepmother, Dorthe. The cruel conditions of her life are vividly described as she goes from being looked after by a dismissive caretaker to begging in the streets for sustenance. Her feelings of loneliness and insignificance are palpable as she observes other children with their families while wishing for kindness. Yet, a turning point occurs when she is taken in by a loving family, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her life filled with warmth and affection, transforming her outlook from despair to hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-01-06