01855cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500100014126400510015130000470020233600260024933700260027533800360030150000310033750800310036852010580039953400450145765300200150285600430152213593UtSlPG20260610133324.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aAho, Juhani,d1861-192110aYksin 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-04  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Yksin" by Juhani Aho is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around themes of solitude, longing, and emotional disconnect, focusing on the experiences of the unnamed protagonist as he prepares to leave his homeland for abroad, reflecting on relationships he leaves behind, particularly with a woman named Anna.  The opening of "Yksin" introduces the protagonist after a dinner with his family, highlighting an atmosphere of discomfort and tension. As he prepares to depart, he observes Anna, who he desires for a deeper connection but feels is emotionally distant. Their farewell is marked by formalities that deepen his feelings of solitude and rejection. With an inner turmoil of jealousy and sadness for the life he is leaving behind, he feels a mix of regret and a need for independence. The scene transitions from a sense of longing in familiar surroundings to a resolve to embrace the unknown future, setting the stage for his journey both geographically and emotionally. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinnish fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13593