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100	1		_aPakkala, Teuvo, _d1862-1925
245	1	0	_aElsa
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-13
508			_aProduced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Elsa" by Teuvo Pakkala is a novel written in the late 19th century that revolves around the struggles and aspirations of a poor Finnish family. The story follows the lives of Viion leski (Viion's widow) and her daughter Elsa, highlighting themes of faith, poverty, and the societal pressures of their time. As they grapple with hardship and seek hope, the book delves into the complexity of human emotions and relationships. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone, describing a harsh winter and the dire conditions in which the characters live. Viion leski is depicted as anxious about the future of her daughter Elsa amid rising societal troubles and her own doubts about faith. The dialogue reveals conversations with other characters about coping with illness, hunger, and the seeking of divine intervention in their lives. Through these interactions, Pakkala presents a vivid portrayal of the characters' struggles, their shared sense of community, and the heavy burdens of their existence. As the story unfolds, it foreshadows the challenges Elsa will face as she navigates her path in a world filled with both hope and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13733
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