Martva III by Maiju Lassila
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About this eBook
| Author | Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 |
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| Title | Martva III |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Martva III" by Maiju Lassila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Martva, a young woman navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations, as her relationship with Oolavi develops amid the lavish yet seemingly hollow world of the elite. The narrative explores themes of innocence, desire, and the duality of beauty and moral dilemmas. The opening of the book presents a grand charity ball attended by the upper class, highlighting the stark contrast between their extravagance and the suffering of the less fortunate, whom they claim to support. At this event, we meet Martva, who, with the guidance of her companion Miss Chamfort, is adapting to this new world. Her budding romance with Oolavi is portrayed through their dance, embodying youthful innocence and joy, yet setting the stage for future trials as darker themes of jealousy and ambition emerge. The atmosphere is richly described, inviting readers into a world where love and societal pressures intertwine, foreshadowing the emotional conflicts to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52690 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 26 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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