01968cam a22003013u 4500 46518 UtSlPG 20260610134052.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Sillanpää, Frans Eemil, 1888-1964 Elämä ja aurinko 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 2014-08-06 Produced by Juha Kiuru "Elämä ja aurinko" by Frans Eemil Sillanpää is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Elias, who returns home for the summer to Malkamäki, a place filled with memories of his childhood and family. The narrative explores themes of nature, life, and the complexities of human relationships, encapsulating the atmosphere of rural Finnish life. The opening portion sets the scene with Elias's nostalgic return to his childhood home as he experiences the beauty of summer in the countryside. As he approaches Malkamäki, he observes the familiar surroundings and reflects on his feelings towards his mother and the simplicity of life. The text emphasizes Elias's internal struggles and deep emotional connections to his family, particularly his mother, evoking a sense of longing and realization of the frailty of life. Through rich descriptions and contemplative moments, Sillanpää beautifully captures the essence of youth and the transition into adulthood amidst the backdrop of nature's splendor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46518 87357 87357