02209cam a22003253u 4500 74125 UtSlPG 20260610134721.0 m cr n 260607r20241924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Couperus, Louis, 1863-1923 Van oude mensen, de dingen, die voorbijgaan. Finnish Kuusikymmentä vuotta sitten 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 2024-07-25 Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen "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.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1924 Dutch fiction -- Translations into Finnish Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74125 114850 114850