02396cam a22003253u 4500 43850 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Forssman, Edith, 1856-1928 Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-30 Koti -- Muistoruno -- Rakkaudesta -- Vanha Maija -- Taistelu olemassa olosta -- Isoäidin tanssikengät -- Liikalainen -- Tulevaisuuden eteen. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Uusia kertomuksia iltalampun ääressä" by Edith Forssman is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work seemingly delves into various aspects of life, exploring themes such as family, memories, love, and the significance of home, as indicated by the first story titled "Koti" which is set during the Christmas season. The narratives likely reflect on human emotions and relationships through different characters, evoking nostalgia and contemplation of life's deeper meanings. The opening of the collection introduces us to a train journey on Christmas Eve, where a doctor, his fellow travelers, and a young woman set the stage. The young woman expresses her longing for home and the joyous memories associated with Christmas, contrasting with the doctor's cynicism about the concept of 'home.' As she describes vivid scenes of her childhood home and the festive season, the doctor becomes introspective, revealing his own absence of such warmth in his life. The dialogue between the characters highlights the emotional depth associated with the idea of home, ultimately leaving the doctor yearning for the warmth and closeness he lacks. This opening sets a poignant tone for the themes of longing and connection that may permeate the subsequent stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Pakkala, Teuvo, 1862-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43850 84689 84689