Project Gutenberg 2017-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 106 Lassila, Maiju 1868 1918 Untola, Algoth Rantamala, Irmari Tietäväinen, Algoth Tietavainen, Algoth Vatanen, J. I. Kuoleman rajoilla: Kertomus Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kuoleman rajoilla: Kertomus" by Maiju Lassila is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of despair, poverty, and the human condition. The story centers around Juho Kokko, a factory worker grappling with sorrow and hopelessness after the deaths of his wife and child, exacerbated by social issues like labor strikes and economic hardship. His internal struggle intertwines with his relationships and the broader societal challenges faced by the working class. The opening of the novel introduces Juho in a state of deep emotional turmoil, having contemplated suicide and feeling utterly defeated by life’s hardships. As he navigates his days, he reflects on the loss of his family, the harsh realities of his existence, and the weight of societal pressures, symbolized by his self-destructive thoughts. Juho's interactions with others reveal a community burdened by economic strife, accentuating his isolation and longing for connection, particularly with Anna Suni, a girl from the factory. Through vivid imagery and introspective dialogue, the beginning establishes a somber tone that sets the stage for Juho's inner battle and the exploration of life on the fringes of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text Category: Novels 153559 2025-06-24T02:38:17.791220 text/html 153370 153310 2024-09-22T15:20:36.718554 2023-09-23T13:16:03.577004 text/html text/html 124434 2025-06-24T02:38:34.266109 application/epub+zip 125103 2025-06-24T02:38:26.849161 application/epub+zip 119988 2025-06-24T02:38:21.523179 application/epub+zip 285562 2025-06-24T02:38:40.894119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269551 2025-06-24T02:38:33.511166 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230094 2022-09-24T23:21:26.592511 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131959 2025-06-24T02:38:17.369207 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112283 2024-10-23T02:08:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11620 2025-06-24T02:38:41.038072 application/rdf+xml 15612 2025-06-24T02:38:26.123185 image/jpeg 4252 2025-06-24T02:38:25.835147 image/jpeg 124980 2025-06-24T02:38:17.806187 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