02096cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500280014326400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750800460038852012480043453400450168265300360172785600430176357209UtSlPG20260610134322.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aTalvio, Maila,d1871-195110aTähtien alla: Romaani 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-05-24  aProduced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen  a"Tähtien alla: Romaani" by Maila Talvio is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Hilja Haapanen as she navigates her emotions and experiences in Helsinki, particularly the complexities of her engagement to Armas Brede. The narrative captures her inner turmoil, concerns about love, societal expectations, and the looming threats of loss and change in her life.  The opening of the novel sets a gloomy autumn scene in Helsinki, emphasizing the oppressive weather that mirrors Hilja's state of mind. It begins with the household's morning routine, highlighting Maali, the long-serving maid, and the rising tension in Hilja's thoughts as she receives a letter from her fiancé, Armas. While she wishes to indulge in the joy of their engagement, feelings of insecurity and jealousy arise, particularly regarding Armas's adventures in the wider world while she remains in a stagnant domestic sphere. As the narrative unfolds, a distressing telegram from her sister, Laina, amplifies Hilja's anxiety about the fragility of life, foreshadowing a deep emotional crisis as she grapples with her desire for freedom and the reality of impending responsibilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFinnish fiction -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57209