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Petteri Gudge drifts through the streets of a bustling city, a thin, hungry man whose thoughts are as scattered as the crumbs on his coat. One ordinary afternoon a gray‑haired woman slips him a folded flyer, urging him to read it “when you have nothing else to do.” The encounter, seemingly insignificant, sparks a restless reflection on how the smallest twists of fate can reshape a life, hinting at the fragile line between chance and destiny.
As Petteri grapples with the harsh reality of scarce work and the lure of an easier existence, he becomes a portrait of the struggling intellect caught between physical need and lofty ambition. Each fleeting opportunity—whether a stolen morsel of food or a lost job—pushes him further into a cycle of deprivation, while the city around him churns with people chasing money and status. The narrative follows his contemplation of poverty, pride, and the relentless search for meaning in a world that offers little mercy.
Language
fi
Duration
~9 hours (542K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-03-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1968
Best known for The Jungle, this fearless American novelist turned fiction into a tool for reform. His work exposed injustice, stirred public debate, and helped shape conversations about labor, politics, and consumer protection.
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