02151cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500290014726400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800450039352012770043853400670171565300360178285600430181872692UtSlPG20260610134700.0mcr n260607r20241915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aKataja, Väinö,d1867-191410aPortaankorvan emäntä 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2024-01-12 aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen a"Portaankorvan emäntä: Kuvaus Ruotsin rajoilta" by Väinö Kataja is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Karoliina, the mistress of the Portaankorva estate, as she grapples with her emotional turmoil, reflecting on the tension between her desires and her current life. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant yet harsh natural environment, the narrative explores themes of identity, longing, and the struggle for freedom. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the stark landscape and environment surrounding Portaankorva, where the sounds of a powerful river persistently echo. The opening scenes depict Karoliina's life as she contemplates the arrival of spring and the personal struggles hidden beneath the surface of her daily existence, including her unfulfilled dreams and dissatisfaction with her marriage. Her inner conflict becomes evident as she listens to the river, which mirrors her own trapped emotions, while she recalls fond memories of her past and the people who have influenced her life. As she interacts with her maid Manta and her son Oskari, the complexities of her relationships begin to unfold, setting the stage for the emotional journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) pOriginally published:cHämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1915 aFinnish fiction -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72692