Hagarin poika by Sir Hall Caine
"Hagarin poika" by Hall Caine is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story seems to revolve around the struggles of a young mother and the turmoil surrounding her and her child, set against the backdrop of societal judgments and personal desperation. The narrative appears to unfold through various vignettes that highlight themes of love, loss, and mental health. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a cold Decembermorning at a police station in London in 1845, where a young woman, having attempted suicide, is brought in with her baby. As she remains silent, her desperate situation draws the attention of police officers, who attempt to uncover her identity and circumstances. The backdrop reveals a character study of a misguided woman, who is clearly suffering from emotional turmoil, adding tension and intrigue. Throughout this initial scene, the narrative hints at broader societal issues regarding mental health and the struggles of motherhood, setting the stage for deep explorations of the human condition in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caine, Hall, Sir, 1853-1931 |
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| Translator | Hynynen, Ville |
| Uniform Title | A son of Hagar. Finnish |
| Title | Hagarin poika |
| Note | Translation of "A Son of Hagar" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Subject | Cumberland (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57553 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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