02415cam a22003373u 4500 50164 UtSlPG 20260610134143.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 The battle of life. Finnish Elämän taistelu 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 2015-10-08 E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Elämän taistelu" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the themes of human struggle, life’s battles, and the aftermath of conflict, primarily through the lens of a historical battlefield and its transformation over time. The narrative begins with vivid descriptions of a fierce battle in England, followed by the contrasting peace and domestic life that emerges in its wake, suggesting a reflection on the cycle of violence and tranquility. The opening of the novel vividly describes a long summer day on a battlefield, where the grass is marred by the bloodshed of countless soldiers. As nature reclaims the land, life resumes with farming and familial activities, yet haunting reminders of the past persist, as eerie symbols of the battle remain in the soil. The narrative then shifts to a picturesque garden scene, where two sisters celebrate a birthday, blending joy with a philosophical undercurrent about life’s fleeting nature and the struggle inherent within human existence. Characters such as Doctor Jeddler and his daughters, Grace and Marion, begin to explore the deeper implications of their lives within the societal framework Dickens critiques, foreshadowing themes of struggle and the complexities of relationships that will be further examined in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Christmas stories English fiction -- Translations into Finnish https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50164 91002 91002