Lie, Jonas 1833-1908 creator Patajoki, Selma 1888-1960 text utu 2019 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Maisa Jons" by Jonas Lie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the titular character, Maisa, who is a seamstress navigating her life and aspirations while working in various households. Through her experiences, the book explores themes of social class, ambition, and the complexities of personal relationships. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Maisa as she works on sewing garments in a bustling household, revealing her strong-willed personality and independence. Maisa resents being associated with the lower class and is determined to maintain her dignity, despite financial struggles. As she contemplates her work and personal challenges, including her need for money to pay rent, we see her interactions with other characters, including members of the household and her own aspirations for a better life. The opening sets the stage for a narrative rich in detail about societal norms, the daily grind of a seamstress, and the obstacles Maisa faces in pursuit of her goals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-03-12 E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59051 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59051 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134348.0 59051