Lagerlöf, Selma 1858-1940 creator Krohn, Helmi 1871-1967 text utu 2025 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lapsuudenkoti" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the contrasting personalities that affect relationships within a household. The story centers around a little girl named Selma and her experiences with her caretaker Mäki-Kaisa, who, despite her harsh demeanor, becomes a pivotal figure in Selma's life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mäki-Kaisa, a stern and somewhat rough girl employed as a caregiver for the children of the Lagerlöf family. Although she shows a lack of warmth toward the children and struggles to connect with them, Mäki-Kaisa proves to be reliable in her duties. The opening chapters depict the children's interactions with her as they navigate their feelings of fear and admiration for her strength, culminating in a moment of vulnerability for Selma, who seeks Mäki-Kaisa's help when she feels powerless with her own ailments. This dynamic sets the foundation for the exploration of love, empathy, and the complexities of relationships within the context of a childhood home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2025-02-20 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Porvoo: WSOY, 1922 Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 Sweden -- Social life and customs -- 19th century PT Porvoo: WSOY, 1922 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75430 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75430 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134739.0 75430