Project Gutenberg 2016-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 141 Anttila, Selma 1867 1942 Andelin, Selma Helander, Selma Työn kourissa: Romaani Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Työn kourissa: Romaani" by Selma Anttila is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the lives of its main characters, particularly the blacksmith Henriksson and his young wife Ulla, as they navigate their daily struggles, aspirations, and family dynamics in a rural setting. The narrative explores themes of work ethic, community, and the complexities of marital relationships against the backdrop of post-war Finland. The opening of the story introduces us to Seppä Henriksson, a hardworking blacksmith who is in the process of building a new home after purchasing a house from a tailor in the village. His wife, Ulla, is portrayed as a vibrant and industrious woman who brings joy with her singing, although her life is marred by Henriksson's increasing drinking habits during the festive season. The couple's dynamic is further complicated by their desire for a child, with Ulla secretly hoping for a son who would serve as a source of pride for Henriksson. As they struggle with their personal ambitions and the challenges of rural living, the arrival of a new neighbor, Henriika, adds a layer of complexity to their lives, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in this richly woven narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction PH Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels 367653 2025-06-23T23:31:52.287720 text/html 367488 367403 2024-10-21T18:39:51.579935 2023-09-22T14:47:08.840821 text/html text/html 206102 2025-06-23T23:32:11.405098 application/epub+zip 210423 2025-06-23T23:32:01.759173 application/epub+zip 205601 2025-06-23T23:31:56.211189 application/epub+zip 418396 2025-06-23T23:32:19.717084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 389166 2025-06-23T23:32:10.564103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306591 2022-09-23T22:27:31.708719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319499 2025-06-23T23:31:51.690715 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299812 2024-10-23T00:49:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11190 2025-06-23T23:32:19.860052 application/rdf+xml 15394 2025-06-23T23:32:01.000163 image/jpeg 4147 2025-06-23T23:32:00.720145 image/jpeg 204061 2025-06-23T23:31:52.327698 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia