02124cam a22003013u 4500 45783 UtSlPG 20260610134042.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Nervander, Emil Fredrik, 1840-1914 Katri: Kertomus 17 vuosi-sadasta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-05-27 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Katri: Kertomus 17 vuosi-sadasta" by Emil Fredrik Nervander is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Katri, a girl from a harsh background in Finland, as she navigates her life filled with sorrows, hopes, and the quest for belonging amidst adversity. The novel appears to focus on themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life for the Finnish people during a challenging time in their history. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a somber setting during a harsh winter characterized by desperation and hunger. A middle-aged woman is seen trudging through the cold with her four-year-old child in a sled, fighting against the elements as she seeks shelter. As the narrative unfolds, the woman’s struggles reflect deeper societal issues, and we witness her ultimate sacrifice to protect her child from the cold. The mother tragically succumbs to her illness, leaving little Katri to navigate her new life as an orphan, eventually being taken in by a hospitable family where she forms a friendship with their son, Niilo. This beginning establishes a poignant backdrop for Katri’s journey, hinting at the emotional depth and challenges she will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45783 86622 86622