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Onerva, L.
1882
1972
Lehtinen, Hilja Onerva
Lehtinen, Onerva
Madetoja, Hilja Onerva
Streng, Hilja Onerva
Vangittuja sieluja: Novelleja
Vangittuja sieluja -- Jumalien hämärä -- Sahan tyttö ja hovin tyttö -- Vanha näyttelijä -- Kiusaus -- Muodonvaihdoksia -- Pahan omantunnon päivä -- Uskottu -- Isää etsimässä -- Paratiisi-unelma.
Produced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
"Vangittuja sieluja: Novelleja" by L. Onerva is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century." The work explores the nuanced internal struggles of its characters, particularly focusing on themes of entrapment, identity, and female empowerment against societal constraints. Central to the opening story is Toini, whose life is overshadowed by her oppressive marriage to Uoti Pallari, illuminating her profound sense of isolation and yearning for freedom. "At the start of the collection, Toini is depicted as a solitary figure in her dimly lit home, reflecting on her life as the subdued wife of a man who has manipulated her financial and social autonomy." Through her introspection, it becomes clear that Toini feels trapped, perceiving her marriage as a prison that has stifled her spirit and desires. Her thoughts reveal a conflict between her inner strength and her outward passivity, as she grapples with the shame of her dependence and the societal expectations of femininity. As the narrative unfolds, Toini's isolation is contrasted with her fleeting connection with her friend Pirkko, suggesting a glimmer of solidarity and the potential for action, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of women's roles and agency in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 44.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Short stories, Finnish
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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