Leffler, Anne Charlotte 1849-1892 creator Suppanen, Aatto 1855-1898 text utu 2010 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lapsi" by Anne Charlotte Leffler is a poignant novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the themes of love, loss, and the complexities of motherhood through the lens of Rolf, a dedicated physician, and his childlike wife, Niina, who struggles with the expectations and realities of adult life. The story unfolds mainly in the domestic setting of Rolf and Niina's home, where they grapple with their deep yearnings and disappointments, especially concerning the absence of children in their marriage. Rolf, enamored with Niina's innocence and simplicity, seeks to protect her from the harshness of reality, while Niina experiences a growing sense of dissatisfaction and curiosity about the world outside their sheltered lives. As the narrative develops, Rolf's health declines, leading to a tragic yet transformative climax where the couple's dreams of parenthood materialize in the form of a newborn girl, juxtaposing joy and sorrow. This powerful exploration of the human experience reflects the nuances of love, the weight of societal expectations, and the bittersweet nature of life and death. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-07-11 Produced by Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33138 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33138 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133745.0 33138