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Title: Maria: Vanhan legendan mukaan
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Maria: Vanhan legendan mukaan" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of a young woman named Maria, exploring themes of beauty, innocence, temptation, and societal expectations within a historical context, likely set in the biblical era. Through the lens of Maria’s journey, the author delves into human emotions and moral dilemmas, providing insight into the complexities of life and faith. The story begins with Maria and her companion, Elisabet, walking to the city and discussing the nature of marriage and temptation. As they venture into town, Maria reveals her struggles with her desires and the pressures placed upon her by society. The narrative shifts between Maria’s feelings of innocence and the burgeoning reality of her situation as she grapples with love, longing, and the consequences of her choices. Notably, as various characters portray differing beliefs and societal roles, the overarching conflict also highlights the themes of faith and redemption, culminating in Maria’s transformative experiences as she navigates her identity amidst the cultural expectations of her time. Ultimately, the book presents a poignant exploration of the inner lives of women, their desires, and the burdens they carry within a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932
EBook No.: 48121
Published: Jan 31, 2015
Downloads: 127
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Maria: Vanhan legendan mukaan
Credits: Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Maria: Vanhan legendan mukaan" by Arvid Järnefelt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of a young woman named Maria, exploring themes of beauty, innocence, temptation, and societal expectations within a historical context, likely set in the biblical era. Through the lens of Maria’s journey, the author delves into human emotions and moral dilemmas, providing insight into the complexities of life and faith. The story begins with Maria and her companion, Elisabet, walking to the city and discussing the nature of marriage and temptation. As they venture into town, Maria reveals her struggles with her desires and the pressures placed upon her by society. The narrative shifts between Maria’s feelings of innocence and the burgeoning reality of her situation as she grapples with love, longing, and the consequences of her choices. Notably, as various characters portray differing beliefs and societal roles, the overarching conflict also highlights the themes of faith and redemption, culminating in Maria’s transformative experiences as she navigates her identity amidst the cultural expectations of her time. Ultimately, the book presents a poignant exploration of the inner lives of women, their desires, and the burdens they carry within a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Järnefelt, Arvid, 1861-1932
EBook No.: 48121
Published: Jan 31, 2015
Downloads: 127
Language: Finnish
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Finnish fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.