02265cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324000250015124500420017626400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800370043552012770047253400450174965300490179470000340184385600430187799900190192064784UtSlPG20260610134508.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aGeijerstam, Gustaf af,d1858-190910aAndreas Vik. Finnish10aVelan kahleissa: Saaristolaiskertomus 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-04-01  aTuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Velan kahleissa: Saaristolaiskertomus" by Gustaf af Geijerstam is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in an archipelago setting, centering around the lives of two main characters, Andreas Wik and his struggling relationship with his father, as well as his evolving feelings for Ester, the daughter of his employer. Themes of conflict, love, and the burdens of legacy are explored through the interactions and development of these characters as they navigate the complexities of island life.  The opening of the story introduces us to the isolated archipelago, setting the tone for a tale steeped in local history and community dynamics. The protagonist, Andreas Wik, is portrayed as a man defined by his tumultuous past, particularly in relation to his father and the oppressive environment of burgeoning societal expectations. As the tale progresses, we see Andreas grappling with his identity and the familial ties that bind him, particularly as he becomes increasingly aware of his feelings for Ester. Readers are drawn into Andreas's internal struggle as he navigates his desires, societal roles, and the weight of his familial legacy against the tranquil yet complex backdrop of island life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSwedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish1 aPulkkinen, Kaarlo,d1878-193240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64784  c105607d105607