Release date is 2023-08-08

Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen

"Aada Wilde: Norjalaisen naisen kohtaloa" by Thomas Peter Krag is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Wilde family, particularly focusing on Aada Wilde, the daughter of Sakarias Wilde, as she navigates her upbringing and family legacy in Norway. The book explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the transition from childhood to adulthood, set against the rich backdrop of Norwegian nature. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Wilde lineage, beginning with the patriarch, Peter Wilde, who lived in solitude on a boat for years before establishing a household and gaining the community's trust through hard work. As the narrative unfolds, it delves deeper into the family's history, emphasizing the hard-earned fortune of subsequent generations, particularly focusing on the experiences of Sakarias Wilde and his daughter, Aada. The early chapters paint a vivid picture of rural life, the challenges faced by the Wilde family, and the bond between father and daughter, laying the groundwork for Aada's development into a young woman as she grapples with her identity and the expectations of those around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Helsinki: Yrjö Weilin & Kumpp., 1912