Hauptmann, Gerhart 1862-1946 creator Kupiainen, Alpo 1888-1937 text utu 2022 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Soanan kerettiläinen" by Gerhart Hauptmann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the picturesque region of Soana, Switzerland, where we are introduced to a mysterious mountain shepherd known as "Soanan kerettiläinen," who possesses an enigmatic past, earning both superstition and respect from the local villagers. The narrative promises to explore themes of isolation, nature, and the tension between traditional beliefs and modernity. At the start of the novel, we meet travelers seeking to hike Monte Generoso, encountering a distinctive shepherd with a profound yet mysterious demeanor. Locals regard him with a mixture of curiosity and trepidation, and as the protagonist recalls his initial meeting with the shepherd, he becomes intrigued by Ludovico’s unconventional lifestyle and rumored knowledge of nature. This opening section sets the stage for deeper explorations of character, philosophy, and the potential collision of differing worldviews as the protagonist resolves to learn more about the shepherd's life and the hidden narrative he is said to possess. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-09-24 Tapio Riikonen Originally published: Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1918 Switzerland -- Fiction Priests -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into Finnish Outcasts -- Fiction PT Finland: Arvi A. Karisto Oy, 1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69039 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69039 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134610.0 69039