Uhri: Perheromaani

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

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Word count: 293K words
Chapters: 30

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.Uhri: Perheromaani by Selma AnttilaAuthor: Anttila, Selma, 1867-1942,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Mar 7, 2015

Editor's review

This is Uhri (meaning “Sacrifice”), a family novel by the Finnish author Selma Anttila (1867–1942). Written in Finnish and belonging to Finnish-language literature, it is a public-domain work released in electronic form by Project Gutenberg on March 7, 2015. As a family novel, it revolves around family relationships and personal choices, and will appeal to readers interested in Nordic literature and narratives of family ethics. The original is in Finnish, so for Chinese readers it is better suited to language learning or comparative literature. Before reading, it helps to learn about Finnish society and family structure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and then move into the character relationships, which makes the weight of the theme of “sacrifice” easier to understand. Reading chapter by chapter and keeping a character map is recommended to avoid losing track amid names and kinship terms.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Learners of Finnish who wish to read literature in the original
Readers interested in Nordic literature and family-ethics themes
Researchers of modern Finnish literature and women’s writing
Readers who enjoy slow-paced novels driven by character relationships

Not a good fit for

General readers who read only Chinese translations and do not engage with the Finnish original
Readers who prefer plot-heavy, fast-paced genre fiction
Readers seeking detailed author biographies and scholarly materials

Reading tips

Before starting, draw a character map with kinship terms labeled, and add to it as you read.
After each chapter, summarize in one sentence the family conflict or choice it centers on.
Finnish learners can read through once without stopping for details, then look up vocabulary on the second pass.
Combine the reading with background on late 19th-century Finnish family and society to understand the theme of “sacrifice.”

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What does the book’s title mean?

The title Uhri is Finnish for “sacrifice,” and the subtitle Perheromaani means “family novel.” Judging from the title and genre, the work centers on giving and choices within a family; the specific plot needs to be confirmed by reading the original, and the whole content should not be inferred from the title alone.

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The original is in Finnish, so reading without Finnish will be difficult. You can read paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary or use it as language-learning material. If you only want to know the story, the available information does not indicate a Chinese translation, so first check whether a usable translation exists before deciding.

Who is the author, Selma Anttila?

According to the available information, Selma Anttila (1867–1942) is the author of this book. The information does not provide details of her life or writing career, so unverified introductions should not be added. Readers may consult reliable sources on Finnish literature for her writing background.

Is this book suitable as Finnish learning material?

It can serve as extensive reading material, but it is a literary work, not a graded textbook, so its sentence patterns and vocabulary are not necessarily progressive. It is best to read it after acquiring basic grammar: first read through for the gist, then read closely and look up words on the second pass, using a character map to ease comprehension.

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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.