02209cam a22003373u 4500 75480 UtSlPG 20260610134739.0 m cr n 260607r20251910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 Isä Johannes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-27 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Isä Johannes : kangastuskuvia keskiajan lopulta" by Lauri Soini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during the late Middle Ages and follows the titular character, Father Johannes, as he navigates the complexities of life as a monk, dealing with themes of faith, duty, and personal relationships against the backdrop of societal and political upheaval. The opening of the work introduces us to the cloistered life of the monks at a Dominican monastery in Turku. Father Johannes is depicted during a communal meal with fellow monks, where discussions on recent events reflect the struggles of the time, including political tensions in the region. A notable interaction occurs between Johannes and Brother Hincerus, who proposes the monks take a stand on current political matters, which Johannes opposes in favor of focusing on spiritual pursuits. Through these dialogues, we learn about Johannes's internal struggles with his desires, particularly concerning the concept of womanhood and his visions of an ideal life, setting the stage for his personal conflicts as he embarks on a new chapter of his life as a parish priest in the surrounding countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Otava, 1910 Historical fiction Reformation -- Fiction Nuns -- Fiction Priests -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75480 116205 116205