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100 1 _aJärnefelt, Arvid,
_d1861-1932
245 1 0 _aNuoruuteni muistelmia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Nuoruuteni muistelmia" by Arvid Järnefelt is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative reflects on the author's childhood experiences, emphasizing the struggles of self-identity and the profound impressions of the surrounding world, particularly the nuances of family life and rural existence. Through the lens of the main character, who is depicted as a torpantytto (a farm girl), the memoir explores themes of innocence, curiosity, and the challenges of growing up. The opening portion of the memoir establishes a philosophical and poetic tone as the narrator compares the pursuit of understanding oneself to the scientific exploration of the universe. The narrator envisions grasping the essence of existence, only to find that the search leads back to her own humble beginnings as a simple girl in a small home surrounded by animals. As she reflects on her role within her family and the broader world, she grapples with notions of significance and identity, ultimately recognizing her connection to a larger context. This introspective journey sets the stage for her encounters with her immediate environment and the people who shape her understanding of life, highlighting the bittersweet nature of childhood dreams versus adult realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48659
999 _c89498
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