02231cam a22003253u 4500 70603 UtSlPG 20260610134631.0 m cr n 260607r20231925utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Haanpää, Pentti, 1905-1955 Maantietä pitkin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-20 Elämän valtatieltä -- Hengen lähtö -- Viimeinen hauta -- Vaalenneiden luiden tarina -- Äiti ja poika -- Tilanomistajan aamu -- Mäki autiolla mustassa yössä -- Heinähelteisen kesäpäivän tapaukset sekä epilogi -- Huhtikuinen yö. Tapio Riikonen "Maantietä pitkin" by Pentti Haanpää is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a poignant exploration of life, death, and the human condition, capturing the struggles and sorrows of its characters against the backdrop of rural Finland. Themes of hardship, mortality, and the passage of time are woven throughout, providing a rich tapestry of experiences and reflections. The opening of the novel introduces various characters and their intertwined lives, setting a melancholic tone. It begins with vivid descriptions of a hot summer day, emphasizing the discomfort and decay surrounding an old, dying woman in a small house, forgotten by the world as she withers away. This scene establishes a stark contrast between the vibrancy of life outside and the desolation of her illness. As the narrative unfolds, reflections on the fleeting nature of existence, familial ties, and the burdens of life begin to form, hinting at deeper philosophical questions that will accompany the characters on their journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Finland: WSOY, 1925 Short stories, Finnish Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70603 111329 111329