02145cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500510014726400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450800180041552012980043353400450173165300360177685600430181266013UtSlPG20260610134526.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aAejmelaeus, Niilo,d1812-185410aHaaksirikko: Suomalainen perustuskielinen Taru 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-08-08  aTuula Temonen  a"Haaksirikko: Suomalainen perustuskielinen Taru" by Niilo Aejmelaeus is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds in a rural Finnish setting, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the effects of a tempestuous summer storm on various characters. The central character, Lowisa, is depicted as a virtuous and desirable young woman faced with suitors, particularly Paawo, whose fortune and character are put to the test amidst the trials of nature and society.  The opening of the tale introduces a seemingly idyllic summer day when a group of locals, including Lowisa, embarks on a boat trip, which quickly turns treacherous as a storm threatens their safety. Amidst the chaos, Lowisa embodies strength and resourcefulness, while her suitor Paawo becomes embroiled in a dire situation at sea, revealing both his vulnerabilities and the depth of his feelings for her. As characters interact and their relationships unfold against the backdrop of nature's fury, the narrative hints at deeper social commentaries regarding love, duty, and the harsh reality of life for rural Finns. This beginning sets the tone for a rich exploration of humanity's fragility and resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinnish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66013