Nuorta verta: Romaani

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wuori, Martti, 1858-1934

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nuorta verta: Romaani" by Martti Wuori is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Terttu, a young woman grappling with her life's purpose while caring for her ailing mother. Mingling themes of aspiration, family responsibilities, and the search for fulfillment unfold against the backdrop of early 1900s Finland. The opening of the novel introduces Terttu as she navigates her daily life filled with reflections on youth, purpose, and the inevitability of life's challenges. She is acutely aware of her mother's deteriorating health and faces the dual pressures of responsibility and her own desires. As she looks out of the window, she contemplates her future and the weight of her decisions, including a letter she has sent in response to a job advertisement. This beginning establishes the emotional landscape of Terttu's life and hints at impending changes, particularly with the arrival of a new tenant, Lauri Honkasalo, who may impact her journey significantly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-12-22