Eeva Joenpelto, the author of The Bride of Life, was awarded the Finlandia Prize for literature in 1994 for her latest novel, Judge Moller. This novel was the winning entry in a competition held by the Finn ish-Ame rican Translators Association. The basic theme of the novel is a contrast between different styles of doing business. The executive director of a corporation struggles to maintain control of a family firm. Opposing beliefs about how a business is to be managed and clashing personalities fuel the conflict.
Family ties are badly strained and family member are forced to choose sides.
The author Keen insight and memorable characters are the hallmark of Eeva Joenpelto's novels. She has achieved both popular and critical esteem in her native land and has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Finlandia Prize for Literature -equivalent to the Pullitzer Prize in the United States. The samplings in this book, chosen by translator Richard Impola for their intrinsic value as well as power of expression, cultural content or folk wisdom, bring the reader meanings relevant for today and the twentyfirst century. Especially fine original line art by Diane Heusinkveld enhances the presentation of this work. Printed in the colors blue and green on heavy quality paper, pages are worthy of framing.