«The Priest’s Wife» in Finnish with a Parallel Translation

"The Priest’s Wife" is a novel by Juhani Aho, published in 1893. It is a sequel to his earlier novel Papin tytär (The Priest’s Daughter). The story follows Elli, a young woman who marries a priest but soon finds herself disillusioned with her marriage. Her inner turmoil, the conflict between duty and personal desires, and the themes of love, freedom, and societal expectations make the novel a profound psychological exploration.