02098cam a22003013u 4500 76052 UtSlPG 20260610134747.0 m cr n 260607r20251917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Larin-Kyösti, 1873-1948 Ilja-munkki 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 2025-05-09 Tapio Riikonen "Ilja-munkki : Karjalainen tarina by Larin-Kyösti" is a narrative poem written in the early 20th century. This work belongs to the genre of legend or folk-inspired epic, drawing from Karelian mythology and culture. Set against a background of ancient pagan and Christian conflict in Karelia, the story unfolds as a poetic legend, reflecting the struggles between old tribal traditions and the rise of Christianity. The book tells the story of Ilja, a sensitive and conflicted youth born into a world of feuding tribes and spiritual upheaval. Raised among warriors yet marked by his mother with a Christian cross, Ilja grows up torn between the harsh expectations of his clan and the gentle faith introduced to him in secret. After violence and war decimate his family and people, Ilja seeks solace and guidance in a distant monastery, only to become lost in cycles of temptation, guilt, and exile. He returns as both a failed monk and hermit, attempting to bring reconciliation but ultimately causing further tragedy. The narrative ends with loss and mourning, as the old ways fade and the characters are left to grapple with the consequences of violence, faith, and unfulfilled longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1917 Finnish poetry -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76052 116777 116777