02186cam a22003133u 4500 73809 UtSlPG 20260610134716.0 m cr n 260607r20241915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Ring, Barbra, 1870-1955 Pikku Petra 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 2024-06-11 Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen "Pikku Petra" by Barbra Ring is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around the life of young Petra Felber, a spirited and resourceful girl, as she navigates the complexities of growing up and adapting to changes in her family dynamics and approaching adulthood. Set against a backdrop of subtle emotions and familial responsibilities, the narrative delves deeply into Petra's relationships with her father, siblings, and a close companion named Maren. The opening of "Pikku Petra" introduces a picturesque scene in a garden near a vicarage, where the protagonist, Petra, engages in a conversation with Maren. They discuss Petra's aspirations for a job and her reflections on their family life. As she prepares to take on new responsibilities, Petra reveals a mix of innocence and determination, grappling with the implications of her father's blindness and the need to support her family. The tone of their dialogue highlights both Petra's youthful enthusiasm and the poignant challenges she faces, setting the stage for her journey ahead. Throughout this beginning, there’s a sense of warmth and nostalgia, underscoring the themes of familial love and the bittersweet passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1915 Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Bergroth, Kersti, 1886-1975 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73809 114534 114534