Papin tytär by Juhani Aho

"Papin tytär" by Juhani Aho is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a young girl named Elli, who is full of curiosity and spirit, exploring her world from childhood experiences to the thresholds of growing up. It delves into themes of childhood innocence, familial relationships, and the societal expectations placed on young girls in a rural setting. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Elli, a lively girl who enjoys climbing to the roofs and observing the world below. Her adventures as she explores her surroundings are met with both joy and reprimand from her mother, showcasing the tension between her desire for freedom and the constraints of her upbringing. As the narrative progresses, we see Elli's evolving character and her deep longing for independence, contrasted with her mother's worries about discipline and societal norms. This opening portion sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of growing pains, the quest for personal identity, and familial love in a transitioning society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921
Title Papin tytär
Credits Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 13662
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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