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100	1		_aTalvio, Maila, _d1871-1951
245	1	0	_aJuha Joutsia
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-04-15
508			_aProduced by Anna Siren and Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Juha Joutsia" by Maila Talvio is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of Juha, whose family is preparing for his wedding amidst a backdrop rich with local customs, interpersonal dramas, and societal expectations. The narrative explores Juha's relationships with his sisters and his struggles with the responsibilities of adulthood as he prepares to take over his new role as a husband. The opening portion introduces us to the bustling preparations at Raso for Juha's upcoming wedding. We meet his loving sisters, who have taken on the family responsibilities after their mother's death, and see glimpses of the family's dynamics, including the frustration concerning their father, an alcoholic. Juha, portrayed as the cherished younger brother, is more interested in reading than in farm work and is caught between his sisters’ nurturing instincts and the looming expectations of becoming a husband. This segment sets up the complexities of family loyalty, the blending of joy and sorrow during the wedding preparations, and hints at potential conflicts that may arise from Juha's romantic entanglements, especially concerning the affections of his sister Helena. (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/56982
999			_c97813 _d97813