Schimmel, Hendrik Jan 1823-1906 creator text utu 2024 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mökki nummella: Kuvauksia kansan elämästä" by Hendrik Jan Schimmel is a narrative account focused on the lives of rural folk, likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of struggle, resilience, and change, centering on the character of Dientjen, an elderly woman burdened by her past but still connected to her family and community in the countryside. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of the landscape surrounding a humble cottage on the heath. It details Dientjen’s hard life, her memories, and her struggles, including her relationship with her late husband Jan and their son Thijs, who faces his own challenges amidst a social environment fraught with change. The narrative reveals Dientjen’s difficulties, her people's gossip, and how her past decisions haunt her, along with the emerging tensions as her son navigates between his upbringing and the allure of a more glamorous life. The tone reflects a blend of nostalgia and realism, setting the stage for deeper explorations of personal and social issues tied to the rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-06-17 Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän Kirjapaino, 1892 Dutch fiction -- Translations into Finnish PT Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän Kirjapaino, 1892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73854 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73854 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134717.0 73854