Hahnsson, Theodolinda 1838-1919 creator text utu 2005 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2005-01-25 Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders Original publication data not identified Fiction PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14802 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14802 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133340.0 14802