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Uniform Title: Modern. Finnish
Title: Äiti
Credits: E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Äiti" by Victoria Benedictsson and Axel Lundegård is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the complex relationship between a mother, Mrs. Zimmermann, and her son, William, as they attempt to reconnect after years of estrangement. The narrative explores themes of familial duty, emotional distance, and the search for identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to both characters as they navigate their first interactions after years apart. Mrs. Zimmermann reflects on her status as William's mother, expressing a desire for connection, while William grapples with feelings of obligation and emotional discomfort towards her. Their encounter is marked by a palpable tension and misunderstandings, setting the stage for an exploration of their fractured relationship. As they begin to interact, the mother’s rich history of struggles and her attempt to re-establish her place in William’s life emerge amidst his own personal crises and creative endeavors. This opening portion establishes a poignant framework for their evolving relationship filled with longing, resentment, and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888
Author: Lundegård, Axel, 1861-1930
EBook No.: 44999
Published: Feb 25, 2014
Downloads: 145
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Modern. Finnish
Title: Äiti
Credits: E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Äiti" by Victoria Benedictsson and Axel Lundegård is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the complex relationship between a mother, Mrs. Zimmermann, and her son, William, as they attempt to reconnect after years of estrangement. The narrative explores themes of familial duty, emotional distance, and the search for identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to both characters as they navigate their first interactions after years apart. Mrs. Zimmermann reflects on her status as William's mother, expressing a desire for connection, while William grapples with feelings of obligation and emotional discomfort towards her. Their encounter is marked by a palpable tension and misunderstandings, setting the stage for an exploration of their fractured relationship. As they begin to interact, the mother’s rich history of struggles and her attempt to re-establish her place in William’s life emerge amidst his own personal crises and creative endeavors. This opening portion establishes a poignant framework for their evolving relationship filled with longing, resentment, and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888
Author: Lundegård, Axel, 1861-1930
EBook No.: 44999
Published: Feb 25, 2014
Downloads: 145
Language: Finnish
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.