02181cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324000570014524500340020226400510023630000470028733600260033433700260036033800360038650000310042250800370045352012090049053400490169965300470174870000290179585600430182474125UtSlPG20260610134721.0mcr n260607r20241924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aCouperus, Louis,d1863-192310aVan oude mensen, de dingen, die voorbijgaan. Finnish10aKuusikymmentä vuotta sitten 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-07-25  aTuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Kuusikymmentä vuotta sitten" by Louis Couperus is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into complex familial relationships and personal introspections, mainly focusing on the character of Lot Pauws as he navigates the emotional landscape of love, obligation, and individuality amidst a backdrop of changing dynamics within his family, particularly concerning his relationships with his mother Ottilie and his fiancée Elly.  The opening of the novel introduces us to a lively household, highlighting the interactions between Lot and his mother, who is characterized by her mixed emotions towards his impending marriage. We are immediately drawn into the family’s tensions as Ottilie expresses her jealousy and apprehension regarding Lot's engagement to Elly. The narrative captures the mother's struggle with her aging and feelings of abandonment, contrasted with Lot's desire for freedom and independence. The complex dynamics are further explored through conversations that reveal deep-seated emotions and the unspoken challenges of their lives, setting the stage for a story rich with introspection and relational intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHelsinki: Otava, 1924  aDutch fiction -- Translations into Finnish1 aKrohn, Helmi,d1871-196740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74125