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100 1 _aKataja, Väinö,
_d1867-1914
245 1 0 _aIrja: Kuvaus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-07
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Irja: Kuvaus" by Väinö Kataja is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Irja, a young schoolteacher navigating her new life in a rural village. As she settles into her surroundings, Irja reflects on her past romantic escapades and her aspirations for a more exalted relationship, potentially with a minister. The narrative explores her emotional complexity as she grapples with her attractiveness and longing for love amidst the stark realities of her life as a teacher. At the start of the novel, Irja is introduced preparing her new classroom, revealing her hopes and dreams for the future. As she decorates her space, she reflects nostalgically on her past experiences, particularly her failed romance with a seminary student. Engaging with locals, Irja becomes curious about a man named Kanerva, who she learns has a reputation as a talented writer. This initial portion sets the stage for her internal struggles about love and social status while hinting at the potential for romance with Kanerva—an encounter that intrigues her yet leaves her uncertain about her feelings. As she settles into her new community, the dynamics of her life and her interactions with those around her—including the enigmatic Kanerva—begin to unfold, establishing the foundation for the story's emotional journey. (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/51684
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