Project Gutenberg 2021-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 88 Aejmelaeus, Niilo 1812 1854 Aejmelaeus, Nils Haaksirikko: Suomalainen perustuskielinen Taru Tuula Temonen "Haaksirikko: Suomalainen perustuskielinen Taru" by Niilo Aejmelaeus is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural Finnish setting, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the effects of a tempestuous summer storm on various characters. The central character, Lowisa, is depicted as a virtuous and desirable young woman faced with suitors, particularly Paawo, whose fortune and character are put to the test amidst the trials of nature and society. The opening of the tale introduces a seemingly idyllic summer day when a group of locals, including Lowisa, embarks on a boat trip, which quickly turns treacherous as a storm threatens their safety. Amidst the chaos, Lowisa embodies strength and resourcefulness, while her suitor Paawo becomes embroiled in a dire situation at sea, revealing both his vulnerabilities and the depth of his feelings for her. As characters interact and their relationships unfold against the backdrop of nature's fury, the narrative hints at deeper social commentaries regarding love, duty, and the harsh reality of life for rural Finns. This beginning sets the tone for a rich exploration of humanity's fragility and resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 33.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Finnish fiction -- 19th century PH Text Category: Novels 148988 2025-06-26T07:15:32.777052 text/html 148809 148805 2024-12-27T07:42:27.906598 2023-09-28T08:00:08.248664 text/html text/html 140050 2025-06-26T07:15:38.781055 application/epub+zip 140750 2025-06-26T07:15:36.256065 application/epub+zip 115316 2025-06-26T07:15:35.107063 application/epub+zip 305697 2025-06-26T07:15:40.589057 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298083 2025-06-26T07:15:38.066076 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217380 2022-09-29T17:32:58.821257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137239 2025-06-26T07:15:32.528071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 117418 2024-10-18T15:26:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16896 2025-06-26T07:15:40.701048 application/rdf+xml 17284 2025-06-26T07:15:35.599070 image/jpeg 3724 2025-06-26T07:15:35.352084 image/jpeg 141707 2025-06-26T07:15:32.789091 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