02062cam a22003013u 4500 58564 UtSlPG 20260610134341.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT Beskow, Elisabeth Maria, 1870-1928 Hirvenhovin Elisa Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-29 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Hirvenhovin Elisa" by Elisabeth Maria Beskow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set at a country estate in Scandinavia and revolves around the central character, Elisa Spitzenholdt, who exhibits strength and compassion as she navigates her surroundings and relationships. The novel explores themes of duty, love, and the complexities of personal and social responsibilities, reflecting the life and struggles of its female protagonist. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Elisa who begins her day by feeding sparrows in the early morning light at Hirvenhovin estate. Her strong presence and nurturing instincts are revealed as she tends to both the birds and an ailing old woman named Inga. As she discovers Inga's neglectful living conditions filled with animals, Elisa's determination to help becomes clear, showcasing her desire to improve the lives of those around her. The narrative establishes a sense of purpose for Elisa as she confronts societal expectations and personal responsibilities, setting the stage for the challenges she will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58564 99391 99391