Lyö sinä, minä venytän by Eva Hirn
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| Author | Hirn, Eva, 1877-1948 |
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| Title | Lyö sinä, minä venytän |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1928. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Epäkohtia -- Maalle! Maalle! -- Kleopatra -- Lihakauppias -- Kilpailu -- Aamukävely -- Oma koti jouluna -- Taiteilijaksi syntynyt -- Uutta äitiä katsomassa -- Kylänhieroja. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Lyö sinä, minä venytän" by Eva Hirn is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. This novel presents a snapshot of family life and social issues through the lens of its main character, Tekla Sevinen, who aspires to write about societal shortcomings and the challenges faced by women, especially within domestic spaces. The narrative is set against a backdrop where Tekla’s husband, a patriotic history lecturer, inadvertently embodies traditional gender roles that challenge her writing ambitions. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the Sevinen family, highlighting Tekla’s desire to become a published writer while balancing her domestic responsibilities and caring for her six children. With dialogues rich in humor and social critique, the author captures the dynamic between Tekla and her husband, who initially discourages her literary aspirations. Despite facing scorn from her husband and societal expectations, Tekla remains resolute, humorously detailing her plans to expose societal issues through her writing, which leads to both encouragement and conflict within her household. The narrative sets the stage for exploring themes of gender, family dynamics, and the complexities of societal roles in the early 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74377 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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