02156cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500290014426400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800570039052012820044753400450172965300200177485600430179499900170183752497UtSlPG20260610134217.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aAnttila, Selma,d1867-194210aTyön kourissa: Romaani 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-04  aProduced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen  a"Työn kourissa: Romaani" by Selma Anttila is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the lives of its main characters, particularly the blacksmith Henriksson and his young wife Ulla, as they navigate their daily struggles, aspirations, and family dynamics in a rural setting. The narrative explores themes of work ethic, community, and the complexities of marital relationships against the backdrop of post-war Finland.  The opening of the story introduces us to Seppä Henriksson, a hardworking blacksmith who is in the process of building a new home after purchasing a house from a tailor in the village. His wife, Ulla, is portrayed as a vibrant and industrious woman who brings joy with her singing, although her life is marred by Henriksson's increasing drinking habits during the festive season. The couple's dynamic is further complicated by their desire for a child, with Ulla secretly hoping for a son who would serve as a source of pride for Henriksson. As they struggle with their personal ambitions and the challenges of rural living, the arrival of a new neighbor, Henriika, adds a layer of complexity to their lives, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in this richly woven narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinnish fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52497  c93331d93331