Rakkauden kirous : Romaani by Toivo Tarvas
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"Rakkauden kirous: Romaani" by Toivo Tarvas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Rakel, who grapples with the weight of poverty and the constraints it places on her personal life and relationships. As she navigates a complicated engagement and her father's declining health, themes of love, sacrifice, and social expectations emerge, drawing readers into her poignant struggle. The opening of the novel
introduces Rakel as she reflects on the stark reality of her life, particularly in the face of financial hardship. We see her sorrow over the end of her engagement to Captain Denisoff and the toll her father’s illness takes on their previously lavish lifestyle. As Rakel tries to maintain a semblance of normalcy while hiding the family's financial difficulties from her father, she is confronted with choices that challenge her moral integrity. The relationships around her, including her interactions with Herbert and the enigmatic Dr. Dahl, hint at deeper emotional conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. The tension between societal expectations and personal desires begins to surface, setting the stage for the unraveling of Rakel’s journey through love and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tarvas, Toivo, 1883-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Rakkauden kirous : Romaani |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Ahjo, 1921. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75291 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75291-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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