Lukinverkkoja: Pieniä tomupiiloja jotka kotionneamme haittaavat

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Lukinverkkoja: Pieniä tomupiiloja jotka kotionneamme haittaavat

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

FI·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

0:01
2

LUKINVERKKOJA

0:04
3

MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE

17:31
4

I.

14:06
5

II.

27:09
6

III.

21:52
7

IV.

24:38
8

V.

9:47
9

VI.

20:32
10

VII.

19:01

Description

In this gently observant essay the narrator turns a keen eye toward the tiny frustrations that gather in even the tidiest home—those unnoticed “dust‑hiding” spots that slow the rhythm of daily life. Through a conversational opening with his wife, he introduces a series of small but persistent irritations, from misguided customs to careless remarks, inviting listeners to recognize the subtle webs that tighten around the heart.

The story then shifts to a poignant encounter with a nervous, pale young woman who arrives clutching letters pleading for help. Her desperate attempts at knitting, teaching, and writing reveal a deeper struggle for dignity and survival, prompting the couple to consider how far their compassion can stretch. As the narrator reflects on the weight of charitable duty, the listener is drawn into a quiet, compassionate exploration of kindness, responsibility, and the hidden burdens that shape ordinary lives.

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Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-11-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe

1811–1896

Best known for Uncle Tom’s Cabin, she wrote stories that reached millions and helped turn public feeling against slavery. Her work made her one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century.

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