Project Gutenberg 2021-06-24 Public domain in the USA. 63 Finne, Jalmari 1874 1938 Äidit: Romaani kansannaisista Tapio Riikonen "Äidit: Romaani kansannaisista" by Jalmari Finne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives and struggles of mothers living in rural Finland, highlighting their burdens, relationships with family, and societal expectations. The main character, Mari, is a diligent mother grappling with the emotional and physical demands of her life, as well as the evolving dynamics within her family. At the start of the narrative, we meet Mari, who is preparing a meal for her family and reflecting on her difficult life as a mother. The opening scene introduces us to her elderly mother, Helena, who tends to a newborn while both women discuss familial responsibilities and hardships, particularly concerning Mari's daughter-in-law, Alma. As Mari contemplates her own challenges and the loss of her children, the dialogue illustrates the weight of motherhood and the unspoken struggles women face, setting a poignant tone. The arrival of Mari's son, Kalle, and the concern over his wife, along with a letter from her daughter Hilma in the city, reveals intergenerational complexities and the desire for better lives for the next generation. This opening effectively sets the stage for a story rich in emotional depth and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction -- 20th century PH Text Category: Novels 226106 2025-06-26T06:02:52.207254 text/html 225927 225924 2024-12-27T06:21:16.294877 2023-09-28T06:47:13.203052 text/html text/html 154498 2025-06-26T06:02:58.604226 application/epub+zip 155571 2025-06-26T06:02:55.286252 application/epub+zip 147937 2025-06-26T06:02:54.174243 application/epub+zip 351613 2025-06-26T06:03:00.984217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335427 2025-06-26T06:02:57.910249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221669 2022-09-29T14:46:41.501773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195970 2025-06-26T06:02:51.904269 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 176216 2024-10-18T14:31:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16578 2025-06-26T06:03:01.103216 application/rdf+xml 18062 2025-06-26T06:02:54.654235 image/jpeg 4218 2025-06-26T06:02:54.413238 image/jpeg 156563 2025-06-26T06:02:52.225246 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