02115cam a22003253u 4500 68880 UtSlPG 20260610134607.0 m cr n 260607r20221912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Pylkkänen, Hilma, 1865-1947 Soif d'idéal. Finnish Ihanteen kaipuu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-08-31 Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen "Ihanteen kaipuu" by Hilda Pylkkänen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore the life and emotions of a young Finnish woman, Saimi af Ek, who grapples with feelings of loneliness and cultural displacement after marrying into a Swedish-speaking family in Finland. The opening sets a vivid scene of the Finnish landscape, contrasting the serene beauty of nature with Saimi's inner turmoil and longing for her homeland. At the start of the novel, Saimi is introduced as a talented and athletic young woman, living in a picturesque estate amid a harsh winter. While she sings traditional Finnish songs, her heart is heavy with nostalgia for her native Savonia, where her roots lie. The narrative reveals the complexities of her marriage to Nils af Ek, a man of Swedish descent, and the cultural divides that pose challenges in their relationship. As Saimi reflects on her past and the differences between her upbringing and her current situation, layers of melancholy and longing unfold, hinting at the conflicts and developments that will shape their life together. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: Otava, 1912 French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68880 109684 109684