02077cam a22003013u 4500 47159 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Salmela, Marja, 1875-1924 Taistojen teitä 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 2014-10-20 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Taistojen teitä" by Marja Salmela is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting, focusing on the lives of the inhabitants of Kotajärvi, particularly around the mysterious and foreboding Teitto homestead. Central characters include Anna, a papin tyttär (priest's daughter) who marries into the Teitto household, and the enigmatic nature of her husband's family and their dark history provides tension throughout the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the bleak landscape surrounding Kotajärvi and the Teitto estate, illustrating the strong contrasts between nature and the decaying structures. It hints at local superstitions and fears regarding the Teitto family, particularly centered on their troubled past involving violence and tragedy. As the main character, Anna arrives at her new home, her feelings of trepidation about her marriage mingle with a longing for the familiarity of her previous life. The setting and its history serve as a backdrop for her internal struggles and the challenges ahead in navigating her new role within a community steeped in fear and rumor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47159 87998 87998