01917cam a22003013u 4500 14802 UtSlPG 20260610133340.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Hahnsson, Theodolinda, 1838-1919 Huutolaiset Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-25 Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Huutolaiset" by Theodolinda Hahnsson is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural Finnish setting on Christmas morning, focusing on a family made vulnerable due to their financial situation, particularly the plight of young children facing separation after the death of their mother. The opening of the novel introduces us to a bright and cold winter morning in K's parish, where a young girl named Hely is determined to attend church despite her family's struggles. She quickly returns home to her sick mother, Antin-Liisa, and her two siblings. As they prepare for the church service, we gain a glimpse of their life in a modest dwelling. The narrative then shifts to the church, contrasting Hely and her siblings' innocent joy to the indifference of a wealthy family, setting the stage for the emotional turmoil to come. This beginning hints at the themes of social disparity, familial bonds, and the challenges faced by orphans as they navigate a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14802 56190 56190