02239cam a22003253u 4500 62694 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Reuter, Fritz, 1810-1874 Wie ich zu 'ner frau kam. Finnish Kuinka vaimon sain: Leikillinen kertomus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-18 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Kuinka vaimon sain: Leikillinen kertomus" by Fritz Reuter is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an aging bachelor who contemplates marriage, sharing his whimsical thoughts and experiences related to finding a wife while navigating societal expectations and personal desires. The narrative is characterized by its lighthearted tone, making it likely to appeal to readers who enjoy comedic explorations of romantic relationships and life's absurdities. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, an older man reflecting on his single life and the pressure to marry. He depicts a sense of frustration and humor about his situation as he interacts with his imaginary thoughts and outside opinions urging him to settle down. One particular evening, after an unsuccessful attempt to light a lamp, he visits a shoemaker's home, where he witnesses a festive celebration, which stirs memories and intensifies his feelings of loneliness and inadequacy. His inner dialogue reveals a mix of longing for companionship and reluctance to embrace the responsibilities of marriage, setting the stage for a comedic journey towards love and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified German fiction -- Translations into Finnish Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62694 103518 103518