02094cam a22003253u 4500 72755 UtSlPG 20260610134701.0 m cr n 260607r20241909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Osterloh, Agnes Ihanteensa uhri Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-01-19 Tuula Temonen "Ihanteensa uhri : Rakkaustarina" by Agnes Osterloh is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story seems to revolve around complex themes of love, societal expectations, and individual aspirations, particularly focusing on the protagonist, a university lecturer, who grapples with personal feelings, pressure from the surrounding society, and his relationships with women. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on gossip surrounding his social interactions, particularly with a young woman, which sparks rumors about his intentions to marry. He recounts his thoughts on societal conventions, his scholarly work on women's liberation, and the challenges he faces in a world that expects conformity. The narrative introduces several characters, including his friend Altenhof, who recently got engaged, and the enigmatic translator, Neiti Keller, with whom he shares intellectually stimulating conversations that eventually challenge his perception of relationships and societal norms. As the story unfolds, it hints at deeper emotional conflicts and societal critiques, setting the stage for an exploration of love and ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Hämeenlinna: Arvi A. Karisto, 1909 Love stories Diary fiction Brander, G. A. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72755 113480 113480