Kauppis-Heikki 1862-1920 creator text utu 2005 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Laara: Kuvaus Savon kansan elämästä" by Kauppis-Heikki is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and struggles of the people living in Savonia, Finland, focusing on the character of Laara, a young woman seeking to improve her situation amid agricultural hardships and societal challenges. The opening of the book sets an evocative scene in a modest cabin where Juuso Määttä and his family are contemplating their difficult circumstances after a poor harvest caused by frost. We meet Laara, their determined daughter, who has been working as a servant but finds herself without a job due to the crop failures. During a tense conversation with her parents, she expresses her ambition to seek work in Savonia, believing that opportunities might be better there. This pivotal moment highlights her desire for a brighter future, underscoring the themes of hope and perseverance against the backdrop of rural Finnish life in the early 20th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-02-01 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 19th century PH Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14862 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14862 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133341.0 14862