02056cam a22003013u 4500 49147 UtSlPG 20260610134129.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Lassila, Maiju, 1868-1918 Avuttomia: Kertomus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-06 Produced by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen "Avuttomia: Kertomus" by Maiju Lassila is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Olli Varis and his wife Mari, who face severe hardships as they approach eviction from their humble dwelling due to debt. The themes of poverty, despair, and the struggles of rural life are introduced as they confront their bleak reality, revealing the emotional weight of their situation and the complexities of familial relationships. The opening of the novel presents a vivid portrayal of Olli and Mari's life in their small, dreary home. As Mari awakens after a difficult night, it becomes apparent that they have received news of their imminent eviction from their home, adding to their weary existence marked by physical ailments and a sense of hopelessness. The couple engages in muted conversations that reflect their resignation to fate, while thoughts of their children add to their woes. The stark depiction of their daily struggles sets a melancholic tone for the narrative, as they grapple with feelings of abandonment and the uncertainty of their future amidst the unforgiving backdrop of rural poverty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49147 89985 89985