02048cam a22003013u 4500 74992 UtSlPG 20260610134733.0 m cr n 260607r20241920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Eronen, Simo, 1881-1936 Orjavallan perintö 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 2024-12-29 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Orjavallan perintö: Romaani Kannakselta" by Simo Eronen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a lively summer villa community near St. Petersburg, where the affluent gather, displaying their wealth and social status. The narrative seems to follow the lives of various characters as they navigate their circumstances, revealing societal dynamics and personal aspirations within this privileged environment. At the start of the novel, the scene is set at a railway station where the anticipatory crowd awaits the arrival of a train from the capital. The detailed descriptions highlight the elegance of the wealthy women adorned in current fashion and the interactions among the elite, intermingled with hints of social tensions, particularly towards the Jewish community. Amidst the chatter and atmosphere, two key characters, Salamon Hakuli and Jaakko Vesterinen, emerge, showcasing their contrasting views on wealth and property in contemporary society. The setting hints at deeper explorations of class struggles and personal motivations, laying the groundwork for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1920 Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74992 115717 115717