The Bank Manager's Daughter: A Novel from the Time of the Finnish General Strike

Anttila, Selma, 1867-1942Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9
Word count
252K words
Chapters
26

Tags

Foreign Language Books Historical Fiction Historical ReappraisalFate and FortuneLove EntanglementsPower GameComplex HumanityPatriotismGrowing UpExotic CultureSocial ObservationFemale Perspective

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Pankinjohtajan tytär: Romaani Suomen suurlakon ajalta by Selma AnttilaAuthor: Anttila, Selma, 1867-1942,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Apr 6, 2016

Editor's review

This is a novel by Finnish author Selma Anttila set against the backdrop of the Finnish general strike, and it is a public-domain Finnish-language eBook. The work places individual fates within social upheaval and, through the perspective of a bank manager's daughter, presents the tension between class position and the events of the era. For Chinese readers its value is twofold: first, as a sample of social-historical fiction in Finnish literature, it allows observation of how novels of the time handled public events and private life; second, as language material, it suits readers with some foundation in Finnish who wish to experience narrative language and period vocabulary. When reading, one should note the narrative habits and values of the era in which the work was created and avoid judging characters simply by contemporary standards. It is advisable to first learn the basic background of the Finnish general strike before entering the text, which will make the relationship between plot development and social context clearer.

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Reading tips

  1. Before starting, look up the timing and background of the Finnish general strike to establish a basic historical framework.
  2. Record the main characters and their class relationships to help understand how events affect personal choices.
  3. Finnish learners can read one chapter of the original first, then retell it against a summary to check comprehension.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

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FAQ

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish? The original is in Finnish; without a corresponding translation, non-Finnish readers will find it difficult to read directly. First check whether a Chinese or other-language translation exists; if the purpose is study, intermediate or higher Finnish ability is needed, along with dictionaries and background materials.
What historical event is the general strike in the novel? It refers to a large-scale strike movement in Finnish history, part of the social contradictions and political changes of the time. The novel develops its characters' fates against this background. For specific historical facts, consult reliable historical sources; establishing a timeline and the main demands first will make the characters' situations and choices easier to understand.
Is this book suitable as Finnish learning material? It suits learners who already have some foundation. It offers complete long-form narrative and period vocabulary, but its sentence patterns and word choices feel dated, which can frustrate beginners. It is recommended for intermediate and advanced learners, used with dictionaries, background notes, and chapter-retelling exercises, as intensive reading material rather than a beginner's primer.

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About the author

Anttila, Selma, 1867-1942 Author

Selma Anttila (1867–1942) was a Finnish author with nine works held in this collection. Public information about her is limited, and the details of her life are difficult to establish with certainty, yet the titles and subtitles of her works show that she mainly wrote about social life and family relationships. Novels such as In the Grip of Labour, The Sacrifice: A Family Novel, and The Bank Manager's Daughter: A Novel from the Time of the Finnish General Strike reveal her concern with class circumstances, family ethics, and social change; The Child of the City and Pictures from the Workers' Town turn to urban life and the everyday world of the labouring classes. The short-story collection Conflicts and The Actress's Story indicate that she worked in both longer and shorter forms, addressing profession and personal fate. Her writing is realistic and informed by social observation, making it a useful reference for understanding social and family themes in Finnish literature of the period.